Prediabetes

What is Prediabetes

Prediabetes occurs when a person’s blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes. By making lifestyle modifications those with prediabetes can prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes

Prediabetes is also called:

• Borderline Diabetes
• Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG)
• Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT)

Risk

You can have prediabetes for several years before Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed.

It is important to have your GP (general Practitioner) check your blood sugar if you have any of the following risk factors:

• Being overweight
• 45 years of age or older
• Physically active less than 3 times a week
• Family History of Type 2 Diabetes
• Previous diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes

Prediabetes, What now?

Having prediabetes does not mean you will progress to having Type 2 diabetes. With intentional changes to your lifestyle, you can lower your risk of prediabetes progressing to Type 2 Diabetes. A small amount of weight loss, (5-7% of your body weight) and an increase of weekly physical activity is a great start. Aim for at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week- 5 x 30 minutes, daily even better!

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