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  • The American Diabetes Association reports that approximately 57 million Americans are prediabetic--those with fasting blood-sugar levels from 100mg to 125mg per deciliter. The prediabetic diet may greatly reduce these individuals' risks of becoming type 2 diabetics.

    Potential Causes of Prediabetes

    Obesity, sedentary lifestyle and genetics all play significant roles in determining your bent toward type 2 diabetes. According to Mayo Clinic, lack of sleep (less than 5 1/2 hours per night) can also be a factor.

    The Prediabetic Diet

    The prediabetic diet takes into account your weight, height, age and overall health. Generally, a healthy diet low in calories and fats with plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, whole grains and other complex carbohydrates is the recommended route for the prediabetic.

    Assistance

    A dietitian or nutritionist can help determine the correct amount of calories, carbohydrates, fat intake and other nutritional values that are right for you.

    Other Tools

    The American Diabetes Association offers cookbooks and other helpful guides for those embarking on the prediabetic diet. Your physician can also provide invaluable insight into healthy lifestyle changes. Along with an appropriate diet, weight loss, routine moderate exercise (30 to 60 minutes per day, five days a week, according to Mayo Clinic) and restful sleep are considered effective tools for the prediabetic.

    Results

    The American Diabetes Association notes that a prediabetic can reduce his chances of becoming a type 2 diabetic by 58 percent with healthy changes in lifestyle.

    Source:

    American Diabetes Association

    Mayo Clinic

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