{"id":18197,"date":"2019-09-18T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/?p=18197"},"modified":"2021-01-14T15:52:38","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T10:22:38","slug":"prediabetes-causes-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/prediabetes-causes-and-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Prediabetes Causes and Prevention: Know All in Depth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Diabetes!! Ohh god, very common health issue nowadays there is &#8216;N&#8217; number of people are dealing with diabetes but have you much aware about Prediabetes! Well, it&#8217;s a health condition which signifies your <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/diseases-prevention\/signs-your-blood-sugar-is-super-high\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blood sugar level<\/a> is higher than normal but not yet high enough for you to be <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/diabetes-care\/diabetes-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">diagnosed with diabetes<\/a>. It is also taken as a boundary line diabetes As we are going to provide you with some more information about Prediabetes causes and preventions and how you can deal with it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/diabetes-care\/hyperglycemia-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Hyperglycemia Symptoms \u2013 Don\u2019t Avoid If You Face These Signs &amp; Symptoms<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the research, at present diabetes affects more than 62 million Indians, which is more than 7.1% of the adult population. Approx 1 million Indians die due to diabetes every year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What is Prediabetes?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prediabetes is a health condition which means when the blood sugar level is higher than normal but not yet high enough for you to be diagnosed with diabetes. The blood sugar range for prediabetes is 100-125 milligrams per deciliter (mg\/dL), and the A1c range is 5.7% to 6.4%. The A1c averages your blood sugar over 2 to 3 months.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What are the Symptoms of Prediabetes?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are a few symptoms of prediabetes which include:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<section>\n<ul>\n<li>Feeling thirsty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Frequent urination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blurry or hazy vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extremely exhausted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h1>Prediabetes Causes and Prevention:<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prediabetes happens when the insulin in your body doesn\u2019t work as well as it should. <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/diseases-prevention\/importance-of-insulin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insulin helps<\/a> the cells in the body to use glucose from the blood. When the insulin is not working properly, too much glucose construct in the blood. Higher levels than normal can specify as prediabetes. If the levels get high, you can close to get the risk of type 2 diabetes. High glucose levels can <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/diseases-prevention\/blood-vessel-disease-symptoms-risk-factors-types-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">damage your blood vessels<\/a> and nerves. This increases the higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and other major health problems.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Causes<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overweight or obese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Family history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">You had diabetes during pregnancy (called gestational diabetes) or had a baby who weighed more than 9 pounds at birth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High BP above &#8211; 140\/90 mm Hg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/know-more-about-high-cholesterol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HDL cholesterol level<\/a> (\u201cgood\u201d cholesterol) is too low (less than 40 mg per dL for men or 50 mg per dL for women), or your triglyceride level is higher than 250 mg per dL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/polycystic-ovarian-disease-pcod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Polycystic ovary syndrome<\/a> (PCOS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Preventions<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/healthy-diet-to-lose-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eat a healthy diet<\/a> and lose weight. Losing 5% to 10% of your weight can make a huge difference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/diet-or-exercise-do-you-know-the-importance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exercise<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/10-amazing-steps-to-quit-smoking-take-a-first-step-towards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stop smoking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/diseases-prevention\/high-blood-pressure-hypertension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Treat high blood pressure<\/a> and high cholesterol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-news\/best-and-easy-methods-to-save-money-on-medication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">medication<\/a> like metformin (Glucophage) to lower blood sugar if you\u2019re at high risk of diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What Foods to Avoid If You are Prediabetic?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are some foods to avoid if you are prediabetic:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processed meats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fried foods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-news\/red-meat-can-increase-the-risk-of-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fatty red meat<\/a> and poultry with skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Solid fats (e.g., lard and butter)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Refined grains (e.g., white bread, pasta, rice, and crackers, and refined cereals)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Especially Sweets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(You Might Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/bone-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Bone Health: Combination of Calcium and Vitamin D Make it Strong<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Fruits You Should Avoid If You&#8217;re Prediabetic?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few fruits which you specifically avoid if you&#8217;re a prediabetic patient:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mango<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/banana-benefits-are-bananas-really-good-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Banana<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grapes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Musk melon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Custard apple<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pineapple<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passionfruit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>litchi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What Foods can a Predaibetic Patient Eat?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hard-Boiled Eggs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yogurt with Berries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Almonds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Veggies and Hummus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avocado<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sliced Apples with Peanut Butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beef Sticks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Roasted Chickpeas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, yeah as we have mentioned in the above blog, Prediabetes causes and preventions and how the food will help you out from this. If you feel that condition is getting more serious then immediately <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/doctors\/Dramitsachdeva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">consult a doctor so that they can help you out<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/food-for-good-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Food For Good Sleep: Must Have Before Going To Bed<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Diabetes!! Ohh god, very common health issue nowadays there is &#8216;N&#8217; number of people are dealing with diabetes but have you much aware about Prediabetes! Well, it&#8217;s a health condition which signifies your blood sugar level is higher than normal but not yet high enough for you to be diagnosed with diabetes. 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