PRE-DIABETES IS:
A condition that precedes Type 2 Diabetes A fasting blood sugar result that is higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes A fasting blood sugar result between 101125 is considered pre-diabetes It is a red flag, a warning, that you are at risk for getting diabetes Recent research has shown that some long term damage to the body, especially the heart and circulatory system, may already be occurring during pre-diabetes
CAN PRE-DIABETES BE TREATED?
YES YES YES Diabetes does not go away once you have it- its better to prevent it in the first place It is treated with attention to weight loss, good diet and regular exercise Your provider will assist you in making a plan right for you
WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR PRE-DIABETES?
45 years old and older and being overweight Younger than age 45, overweight and have additional risk factors for diabetes, such as a family member with diabetes
Ask your provider to check y 
our fasting blood sugar
HOW CAN I TREAT PRE-DIABETES?
You can prevent the development of type 2 diabetes by:
Making changes in your dietCutting down on fat Cutting back on calories Increasing your level of physical activityExercising 30
minutes a day, 5 days a week A brisk walk will do the trick Weight loss of about 5-7 of your total weight
WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES? RISK FACTORS YOU CAN CHANGE
BEING OVERWEIGHT BEING PHYSICALLY INACTIVE HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE OVER 140/90
HAVE LOW HDL CHOLESTEROL 35MG/DL OR LOWER, or, HIGH TRIGLYCERIDES 250MG/DL OR HIGHER
RISK FACTORS YOU CAN NOT CHANGE
HAVE A PARENT, BROTHER OR SISTER WITH DIABETES YOU ARE AFRICAN AMERICAN, NATIVE AMERICAN, ASIAN AMERICAN, PACIFIC ISLANDER, OR HISPANIC AMERICAN YOU HAVE HAD A BABY WEIGHING MORE THAN 9 LBS OR HAVE HAD GESTATIONAL DIABETES The Center for Wellness Disease Management
Source:aegis.com
