Diabetes Info
Prediabetes
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 September 2009 09:01
Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have "prediabetes"—blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. There are 57 million people in the United States who have prediabetes. Recent research has shown that some long-term damage to the body, especially the heart and circulatory system, may already be occurring during prediabetes. You may also be interested in our book, Diabetes Problem Solver.
How to Tell if You Have Prediabetes
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While diabetes and prediabetes occur in people of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk for developing the disease than others.
Treatment & Care
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- Published on Monday, 14 April 2008 08:10
Diabetes is a common disease, yet every individual needs unique care.
Prediabetes FAQs
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 September 2009 09:01
Q: What is prediabetes and how is it different from diabetes?
A: prediabetes is the state that occurs when a person's blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes.
What is Gestational Diabetes?
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 August 2009 08:06
Pregnant women who have never had diabetes before but who have high blood sugar (glucose) levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of all pregnant women - about 135,000 cases of gestational diabetes in the United States each year.
How to Prevent Prediabetes
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Prediabetes is a serious medical condition that can be treated. The good news is that the recently completed Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) study conclusively showed that people with prediabetes can prevent the development of type 2 diabetes by making changes in their diet and increasing their level of physical activity. They may even be able to return their blood glucose levels to the normal range.
How to Treat Gestational Diabetes
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Because gestational diabetes can hurt you and your baby, you need to start treatment quickly. Treatment for gestational diabetes aims to keep blood glucose levels equal to those of pregnant women who don't have gestational diabetes. Treatment for gestational diabetes always includes special meal plans and scheduled physical activity. It may also include daily blood glucose testing and insulin injections.
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Prediabetes
Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have "prediabetes"—blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
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Gestational Diabetes
During pregnancy -- usually at around 28 weeks or later -- many women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
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