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Pre-diabetes- Do You Know the Common Symptoms?

Dr. GarimaGeneral Physician • 3 Years Exp.MNAMS (Membership of the National Academy) (Ophthalmology)
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Just like diabetes, pre-diabetes is also a growing health problem. Pre-diabetes is defined as a condition in which your blood sugar level is higher than the normal range but not high enough to be called a diabetic. It is more like a warning sign, that you might become a diabetic soon. Pre-diabetes is also referred to as borderline diabetes. In this condition there is a reduction in the production of insulin hormone.

What are the symptoms of pre-diabetes?

Generally, there are no symptoms associated with prediabetes. However, one common sign that can indicate about your risk of type 2 diabetes is darkening of some skin areas. Also, if you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, watchout for these symptoms and consult your doctor if you notice them:

  • Feeling thirstier than you used to

  • Increased number of  urine breaks, especially during the night

  • Fatigue

  • Blurry vision

  • Sores or cuts that won’t heal

Here is a good news, pre-diabetes is reversible. Lifestyle changes may help people in managing the condition and prevent it from developing into diabetes. You can practice the following changes:

  • Manage your weight: If you are obese and overweight, then pre-diabetes may turn into diabetes. Hence, losing some amount of body weight, at least 5% to 10% can make quite a difference.
  • Make exercising a habit: You should perform moderate exercises regularly, such as swimming, cycling or brisk walking. This helps in the management of prediabetes.
  • Eat nutritious food: You must make some dietary changes as well. Consume food items which contain low-fat protein. Eat a lot of vegetables and whole grains, limit your calorie intake and reduce the amount of sugar and starchy carbohydrates. Increase your intake of fiber-rich food.

So, don’t let diabetes affect you and harm your quality of life.

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