Risk Factors
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Hi, I have diagnosed with prediabetes so I wanted to know the risk factor ill have and how can i cure?
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@leena Hi, risk factors for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are same and they may include:
1.being overweight
2.a family history of diabetes
3.having a high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol level lower than 40 mg/dL or 50 mg/dL
4.a history of high blood pressure
5.having gestational diabetes or giving birth to a child with a birth weight of more than 9 pounds
6.a history of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
7.being of African-American, Native American, Latin American, or Asian-Pacific Islander descent
8.being more than 45 years of age
9.having a sedentary lifestyle -
@leena Hi you can cure prediabetes :
Eat healthy foods. Choose foods low in fat and calories and high in fiber. ...
Be more active. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week.
Lose excess weight. ...
Stop smoking. ...
Take medications as needed. -
@nisha In my routine screening, I am in prediabetic range, what should I do ?
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@sarkarsatarupa The pre-diabetes can be reversed if you adopt healthy lifestyle like daily exercises, adding healthy oils to diet, lose extra weight, take balanced diet and make healthier choices.
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