In recent times, we have heard a lot of warnings about a condition called Prediabetes. But few people seem to have a clear understanding of what it is.

Is it a new separate disease you need to worry about? – And if so, what can you do to reduce your risk? –

I will try to clear the fog and lay out the terrain and path you need to travel in order to avoid, not only Prediabetes, but – more importantly – Type 2 Diabetes as well.

How do you know if you have prediabetes?

Well, more than 90% of those who are deemed to have Prediabetes probably don´t know they have it, because there are no clear symptoms. This means that Prediabetes usually goes under the radar for years, and it may remain a “silent” disease until you have your blood sugar level checked.

If your blood sugar level is consistently higher than normal, but not high enough to earn a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes, then you are considered to be pre-diabetic, or have Prediabetes.

I cannot help making a comment here about some medical statistics that are generously thrown about by otherwise seemingly serious writers or sources. Fluffy, blown up statistics that never seem to be scrutinized or questioned. I am referring to statements like ”90 percent of all who have Prediebets do not know it” .
My question then is: If those who have an illness do not know it themselves, HOW on earth can anyone else know it? – Such as the medical authorities or the Bureau of Statistics? – Where do they get their knowledge from? – Do you see the absurdity of this kind of medical statements? – They may be right, but if they are, it´s just luck, for they have no foundations for it. It´s only a more or less educated guess, nothing else.

If you find out from your blood sugar readings that you have prediabetes, you are in time to make some vital changes that will help you prevent the development of diabetes. The sooner you act to reduce your weight, if you are overweight, and to improve your eating habits and becoming physically more active, the better your chances are of never being diagnosed with full-blown diabetes.

If you are woman of child-bearing age, prediabetes may increase your risk for gestational diabetes, should you become pregnant. This also increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later.

Type 1 Diabetes is different.