What is Pre-diabetes?

45 months ago
What is Pre-diabetes?

Pre-diabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.

  • HbA1C test: Hemoglobin A1C (Glycated hemoglobin)
  • FBS test: Fasting Blood Sugar Test​
  • OGTT test: Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
  • RPG test: Random Plasma Glucose Test​

Are you at risk of pre-diabetes? Should you get yourself checked?

You have a higher risk of developing pre-diabetes if:

  • You are overweight
  • You have a large waist size (for men: waists larger than 90 cm; for women: larger than 80 cm)
  • Your diet mostly consists of food and beverages with high sugar content, red meat, and processed meat
  • You are generally inactive
  • You are over the age of 45 (although take note that diabetes can develop at any age)
  • You have a family history of type 2 diabetes
  • You had gestational diabetes when you were pregnant
  • You have polycystic ovary syndrome
  • You have a sleeping disorder called obstructive sleep apnea
  • You work on night shifts or change shifts often that it causes you sleeping problems

Regular physical activities that may help control pre-diabetes

A little bit of aerobic exercises along with strength training is the best combo to cut off extra fat.

  • Swimming
  • Brisk walking
  • Running
  • Strength training
  • Flexibility training

Losing 7% of your body weight can make a significant difference. If you stick to a low calorie diet and exercise regularly, you can make this come true. You can explore the fitness section on The Wellness Corner app and get access to a range of workouts and exercises curated by our experts to help you achieve your wellness goals effectively.

What impact pre-diabetes has on your body?

  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Heart Disease
  • Stroke

What can you do about it?

If you have pre-diabetes you can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by:

You can track your calories intake easily on The Wellness Corner app and consult our dietitians for meal plans to help you achieve idle weight.