What is Diabetes and Prediabetes?

Diabetes Mellitus, commonly called Diabetes, is the most widely discussed topic off late. Time and again, we are reminded of what diabetes can do to our health and how it can complicate our bodily functions.

These days, Diabetes Mellitus is also popular, as it is considered as one of the comorbidities that can affect your existing medical conditions or infections and their outcomes.

All this is mainly because it keeps our blood levels high and when such blood keeps circulating in our body, it can impact other organs and functions. Usually, longer the duration of the condition greater is the risk of complications.

What is Prediabetes?

Simply said, prediabetes is the stage when we are just a step away from Diabetes. As the name says, pre-diabetes, this people in this stage have blood suagr levels that fluctuate or usually in the borderline higher range. The prediabetic range is higher than the normal levels but not high enough to be diagnosed as Diabetes Mellitus.

But if the faulty lifestyle habits continue, we can end up having diabetes sooner or later. So, it is an in-between stage and it is up to us – whether to move towards Diabetes or to get the levels back to normal.

Yes, the good news is that those in the prediabetes range can reverse the state or prolong the condition with the right diet and lifestyle. So if your blood sugar levels are on the higher side or in the prediabetic range – begin your mission now!!!

So, the key is – Fix Five Facts

• Follow medical advice
• Have the prescribed diet
• Maintain a physical activity routine
• Keep a check on stress levels and sleeep
• Monitor your blood sugar levels

Reversal of Diabetes and Prediabetes

Not just that – now is the time when we are looking at even reversal of prediabetes and diabetes – particularly for those in the early stages or freshly detected. This is more in case of Type 2 Diabetes. But diet and lifestyle routine is a must for all all types of Diabetes Mellitus.

Many people also prefer Homeopathic or Ayurvedic treatment and wellness therapies. These can be main line treatments or complementary to an ongoing treatment. Important part is that treatments must be advised by a qualified doctor having expertise in their field and the condition must be monitored at regular intervals to avoid complications.

However, those who are successful in controlling the levels within the suggested normal range show better outcomes. A continuous medical support helps in keeping with up the healthy lifestyle and having good control of blood sugar levels.

Key Points to Remember

• In 2019, diabetes was the ninth leading cause of death with an estimated 1.5 million deaths directly caused by diabetes.
• A healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco use are ways to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
• Diabetes can be treated and its consequences avoided or delayed with diet, physical activity, medication and regular screening and treatment for complications.

Source: World Health Organization- Diabetes-2021

We will discuss some stories on Diabetes prevention and also diet and lifestyle tips in our forthcoming blogs….but to begin with simple things like cutting down on sugar intake or having coffee and tea without sugar can help.

If you have any success stories to share, or things that helped you keep your blood sugar in control do write to us!!

Check my article on Unusual Signs of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus https://blog.healthians.com/9-unusual-signs-of-type-2-diabetes/