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How to Detect for Pre-Diabetes
Almost all people will have "pre-diabetes" as a precursor to type 2 diabetes. Pre-diabetes signals that the blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. 42 million patients in the U.S. alone between the ages of 41 and 75 have pre-diabetes. Some preliminary studies have shown some long term damage to the circulatory systems and the cardiovascular system, may already be taking place during pre-diabetes.Studies indicate that early treatment for pre-diabetes and blood glucose management may stop or even reverse the development of type 2 diabetes. Extensive research has been done by the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Diseases and the American Diabetes Association on how to manage blood glucose levels and EVEN PREVENT TYPE 2 DIABETES FROM DEVELOPING. Click here for some of the published findings.
There is a lot you can do to educate yourself about the risks of pre-diabetes and things you can do to prevent it. The American Diabetes Association has a great library of information available to the general public. People with pre-diabetes will receive a wealth of helpful treatment options that will include good nutritional strategies and exercise. The link on the AMA website provides many useful tips for the successful management of pre-diabetes. Observe below some of the frequently asked questions about pre-diabetes.
Question 1. How is pre-diabetes different from diabetes?
Answer 1. Pre-diabetes is the state where blood glucose levels are elevated but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. About 12% of patients with pre-diabetes go on to develop the more irreversible form of diabetes when they have participated in the Diabetes Prevention Program. These results are based on studies conducted during three year follow up tests of blood glucose levels. Patients not participating in the diabetic maintenance program have a higher rate of developing diabetes after three years. Some studies show that most people with pre-diabetes develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years.
Question 2. Is pre-diabetes the same disorder as Impaired Glucose Intolerance?
Answer 2. Yes. Physicians refer to the medical terms Impaired Glucose Intolerance and pre-diabetes interchangeably.
Question 3. How do I know that I have pre-diabetes?
Answer 3. Physicians test for diabetes using either the Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (FPG) or the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) to detect pre-diabetes. Both tests require the patient to fast the night before the test. In the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, the person's glucose is tested after fasting and for a second time after consuming a glucose-rich beverage.
Click below for some of our links about diabetes related problems and treatment options.
