Pre-Diabetes

Treatment for Pre-diabetes

Who should be tested for pre-diabetes?

Pre-diabetes can often be reversed, but it does not go away by itself.  

Most people with pre-diabetes do not even know that they have this condition.  

 If you are at-risk or suspect you may have pre-diabetes be sure to talk with your doctor as soon as possible.

Most people with pre-diabetes do not know that have pre-diabetes.

Should you be tested for pre-diabetes?

Glucophage (Metformin) and Pre-Diabetes Treatment

Participants in the study that made no lifestyle changes but took Glucophage (metformin) reduced their risk of developing diabetes by 31%. This DPP study also showed that:

  • Glucophage worked for both women and men
  • Was least effecting in persons 45 years of age and older
  • Was most effective for the age group 25-44 years
  • And was most effective for persons at least 60 lbs overweight or with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher.
  • 7.8% of those taking Glucophage still went on to develop type 2 diabetes during the 3-year study, which was lower than the placebo group (11% in the placebo group developed type 2 diabetes)

Byetta

Byetta is an hormone derived from Gila monster spittle. It has only been approved by the FDA for treatment in type 2 diabetes, however it has been found to be very effective in treating insulin resistance.

  

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Resources

Pre-Diabetes Glossary and Definitions

Illustrated Pre-diabetes Medical Encyclopedia

Shop the Pre-diabetes.com Amazon Store

 

 

Making positive changes in your lifestyle now and following any medical treatment your doctor prescribes can often reverse pre-diabetes!

Treatment for Pre-Diabetes and Insulin Resistance

Pre-diabetes and insulin resistance are both initially treated through weight loss, exercise, quitting smoking if you smoke, and eliminating or severely limiting your alcohol consumption.

People with pre-diabetes often benefit from a diet low in fats and processed carbohydrates, or from following a low glycemic diet. They typically do not do well on low-calorie, higher-carb diets.

Sometimes oral medications are prescribed for insulin sensitization, however, studies show that weight loss and exercise are more effective at stopping and reversing prediabetes than oral medications. Even if you are prescribed medication it is still important that you control your weight, exercise, and eat healthy foods.  

 

 

 

Insulin acts like a key to unlock cells so they can take in glucose.

Treating Insulin Resistance

  • Oral Medications for Insulin Resistance
  • BYETTA

Insulin acts like a key to unlock cells so they can take in glucose (blood sugar).  If you are insulin resistant, your cells resist the effects of insulin which can lead to pre-diabetes and even type 2 diabetes.

Losing Weight

  • Medications for Weight Loss
  • Weight-Loss Surgery
  • Low-Carbohydrate Diets
  • Weight Loss Tips and Strategies

Hip-to-waist ratio is measured to determine the risk of developing diabetes.

Eat healthy foods, low in simple carbohydrates to reverse pre-diabetes.

Lifestyle

  • Diet
  • Exercise
  • Supplements
  • Holistic Approaches
  • Stress Management
  • The Need for Sleep!

 

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