How to Prevent Prediabetes

Diabetes is a growing issue in America. With the love of fast food and the neglect of exercise, diabetes has become one of the nation's fastest growing killers. There are ways to prevent prediabetes and the health risks leading to diabetes, however. 

Prediabetes is the road leading to diabetes. It is when most, but not all of the diagnostic symptoms for diabetes have been met. By the time you have prediabetes you most likely have a blood sugar level that is in danger, impaired tolerance of glucose, blurred vision, constant hunger, weight loss, flu-like symptoms, recurring infections, and slow healing of cuts and bruises. Because the symptoms of prediabetes are so severe and what it leads to even more so, most people want to prevent it. Some ways to prevent prediabetes include:

• Changing your diet - A diet high in fiber can help you get to and maintain a healthier weight. Foods that contain a lot of fiber include cereal, fruits and vegetables. Foods low in saturated fats but high in fiber can be very beneficial to your overall health. 


• Including more physical activity in your daily life - For those who are not used to exercising on a daily basis, walking is a great start. Exercising does not mean you have to spend hours in the gym. Swimming, bike riding, hiking and even taking the dog for a walk are good methods of exercise. 


• Quitting smoking - Not only can quitting your smoking habits prevent prediabetes, but it can reduce your risks of a plethora of other health problems as well. To kill two birds with one stone, take the appropriate actions in kick the habit and essentially saving your life.