Pre-diabetes
People with a pre-diabetes condition have higher than normal
blood glucose levels, but not high enough for a diagnosis of
diabetes.
Two conditions fit into pre-diabetes: impaired fasting glucose
(IFG) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). Having either of
these conditions does not necessarily mean a progression to type 2
diabetes but the risk is increased.
If you have a pre-diabetes condition you have a higher risk of
developing heart disease. Therefore it is important to have your
blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked regularly. It is
estimated about 58 per cent of type 2 diagnosis may be reduced by
maintaining a healthy weight range, adopting a healthy eating plan,
doing regular physical activity, managing blood pressure and
cholesterol levels, and not smoking.ยน
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