What is pre-diabetes?
Pre-diabetes is a condition where your blood glucose levels are too high, but not high enough for you to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Pre-diabetes has no signs or symptoms. This makes it challenging to diagnose.
Managing pre-diabetes
Pre-diabetes is managed by making healthy lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
These include:
- Weight loss
- Regular physical activity
- Healthy eating
- Well-managed blood pressure and blood fats
- Quitting smoking
Education and access to a multidisciplinary support team are vital in successfully managing pre-diabetes.
Partnering with experienced professionals ensures you receive personalised guidance, up-to-date resources and the comprehensive care needed to maintain long-term health and well-being.
Managing pre-diabetes is a team effort. Involve your family, friends and health professionals.
Make Healthy Living NT a part of your regular cycle of care.
Contact us to book an appointment with our multidisciplinary allied health team today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To diagnose pre-diabetes, your doctor or diabetes nurse educator will send you to have your blood glucose levels checked at a pathology lab.
Prevent or delay getting pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes by making healthy food choices and maintaining a healthy weight.
Talk to a dietitian to help you work out a healthy eating plan that suits your needs and food preferences.
Ask an exercise physiologist to develop an exercise plan and show you how to exercise safely.