REVERSING ELEVATED BLOOD SUGAR BEFORE IT TURNS INTO TYPE 2 DIABETES

Hearing the word "Prediabetes" during a routine checkup can be unsettling, but it comes with a silver lining : it is completely reversible. Prediabetes is not a disease itself, it is a critical warning signal from your body. It means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be classified as Type 2 diabetes. Acting during this stage gives you the opportunity to reverse elevated blood sugar and protect long-term cardiovascular, nerve and kidney health. UNDERSTANDING PREDIABETES when you eat, your body breaks down food into glucose(sugar),which enters your bloodstream. Your pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that acts like a key, unlocking your cells so glucose can be used for energy. In Prediabetes: 1. Your cells become insulin resistant, meaning they do not respond efficiently to insulin. 2. Your pancreas works overtime to produce extra insulin move glucose into cells. 3. Over time, the pancreas can not keep up, causing sugar to build up in your blood. Because prediabetes rarely presents obvious symptoms, millions of adults have it without knowing. It is often discovered through routine blood tests. EVIDENCE-BASED STEPS TO REVERSE PREDIABETES 1. Focus on quality dietary, fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetable, choose complex carbohydrates, pair carbaohydrates with protein and healthy fats. 2. Exercise regularly and always take post-meal walks to help lower post meal blood sugar spikes. 3. Target modest weight loss. 4. Prioritize restorative sleep and stress relief. Taking charge of your metabolic health is easier when you have direct access to a dedicated health care community. Through your St. Mary`s Hospital membership portal, we can always support your journey. Take action by booking an appointment with us TODAY!