Normally, the insulin in your body allows your cells to convert blood sugar into energy. But when you have insulin resistance, your cells aren’t responding properly, which causes blood sugar levels to rise. Here’s a look at the signs and symptoms of insulin resistance to watch for, as well as the ways you can help prevent it from becoming a concern in your life.
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A diagnosis of prediabetes doesn’t mean you will get diabetes, so take charge, fight back and prevent diabetes. Here’s how!
Read More »How do I know if I have prediabetes?
When you have prediabetes, you’re at much greater risk of getting type 2 diabetes too, along with other diabetes-related health conditions such as heart disease and stroke.
Read More »Prediabetes may mean medications
When a family member or friend is diagnosed with prediabetes, many people are confused about what exactly this means. Does it mean that diabetes is the next step?
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Here's a scenario that may sound familiar to you or someone you know. You go to the doctor for a routine checkup and you're told that your blood sugar is a bit high and if you\re not careful you could end up with diabetes.
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Diabetes terminology, find the definitions related to diabetes to you help understand the condition.
Read More »Prediabetes and metabolic syndrome…what does THAT mean?
The diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can feel very abrupt and unexpected. Do individuals wake up one day and go from having normal blood sugars to having diabetes?
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