Prediabetes is when blood sugar levels in your body are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It is a gray area between controlled and non-controlled blood sugars. The key to prediabetes is that you have the ability to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes from developing. How do we turn this diagnosis around? We make it happen with diet and lifestyle changes<\/em><\/strong>! This is right where Dietitians (like us!) come into play to help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why is physical activity important? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Increasing physical activity is one of the best ways to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes. The recommended amount of physical activity is about 150 minutes per week. So, that is about a 30-minute walk, five days a week. If this seems like too much or out of your range, that is okay! Anything is better than nothing. Maybe walk around the block on a nice day, park your car in the back of the parking spot, take the steps over the elevator, play with your kids, do some gardening. These actions can add up and assist with the process of improving your health. Your Doctor or Dietitian may also suggest losing some weight to assist with getting your blood sugars back under control. If this is the case, work along with your medical team to make this happen! <\/p>\n\n\n\n How can I change my diet? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Oh this is my favorite part! Are you surprised?! Now, you may have read that counting your carbohydrates (Don\u2019t know what a carb is? Check out this blog: click here<\/a>) is what needs to happen, but right now, I need you to primarily focus on small changes that can go a long way. Here are some suggested changes to make: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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