Do You Have Pre-Diabetes?

Do You Have Pre-Diabetes?

Elevated blood sugar levels by any name signal an increased risk of heart disease, sexual problems and, of course, full-blown Type 2 diabetes. Being aware of rising blood glucose lets you make lifestyle changes that add up to a younger physical age, a healthier weight, a better sex life and a reduced risk of those real health vampires — diabetes, heart disease, cancer and depression. 

We think an aggressive public health campaign to help motivate the 70 million North Americans with slightly elevated blood sugar levels to embrace diet and activity changes is what’s needed. 

Then, if you’re told that you have prediabetes, you’ll be more likely to eliminate saturated and trans fats, added sugars and syrups, and any grain that isn’t 100 percent whole; start a walking routine or workout regimen (get a buddy for support); and meditate (10 minutes daily) to reduce stress. Then, when you reduce your glucose levels, you can say: “Thanks for the early warning! It helped me dodge the long-term hazards of prediabetes and diabetes!” 

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