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How long does it take to go from prediabetes to diabetes?
The window of opportunity to prevent or slow the progression of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes is about three to six years. Make sure you take the following steps to be on the right path to fight prediabetes and take the appropriate steps to lower your blood sugar level.
How can I prevent prediabetes from turning into diabetes?
To prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes, try to:
- Eat healthy foods. Choose foods low in fat and calories and high in fiber.
- Be more active. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week.
- Lose excess weight.
- Stop smoking.
- Take medications as needed.
Can borderline diabetes be reversed?
Yes, prediabetes can be reversed. The most effective way to reverse prediabetes, or return to normal blood sugar levels, is to focus on exercise, healthy eating, and losing weight. Some medications may also work to stop prediabetes becoming diabetes, but none have been approved by the FDA.
How do you control borderline sugar?
Some people have successfully reversed prediabetes by modifying their diet and lifestyle.
- Eat a “clean” diet.
- Exercise regularly.
- Lose excess weight.
- Stop smoking.
- Eat fewer carbs.
- Treat sleep apnea.
- Drink more water.
- Work with a dietitian nutritionist.
What is borderline diabetes?
Borderline diabetes is a term for a condition that’s now called prediabetes. It’s based on the level of blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, when you have fasted (which means you haven’t eaten any food overnight). Your doctor will test your blood glucose in the office.
What is a good HbA1c level for borderline diabetes?
HbA1c is an indicator of your blood sugar patterns over the last two to three months, so it’s often a better overall picture than a single fasting blood sugar check. An HbA1c level between 5.7 and 6.4 indicates prediabetes. Potential complications of borderline diabetes
What is considered a dangerous blood sugar level?
Any glucose level of 126 mg/dl or higher is considered diabetic. But even lower levels can indicate a dangerously high sugar level. Pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes is defined as a blood glucose level of between 100 and 125 mg/dl, and puts a person at much greater risk of developing full-blown diabetes.
Is there a cure for borderline diabetes?
However, anyone who is concerned that they may have borderline diabetes should visit the doctor for testing and a proper diagnosis. Prediabetes is reversible, but it is often easier to prevent than treat. Lifestyle factors are the primary causes of prediabetes, and making changes in some aspects of life can significantly reduce risk factors.