Pre-Diabetes
Prediabetes, also known as borderline diabetes, means that your blood sugars are higher than usual, but not high enough for you to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It suggests you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You are unlikely to be experiencing any symptoms with prediabetes.
How does Surrey Centre for Nutrition work with Pre-Diabetes?
There seems to be a genetic component to diabetes, and a link with ethnicity as well, with certain ethnic backgrounds at higher risk of developing the disease. However, the biggest contributor and risk factor seem to be lifestyle. Diet, weight, waist circumference, activity levels, and even stress and sleep levels are all risk factors for developing the disease. Type 2 diabetes rarely develops overnight – usually, it takes years of glucose levels slowly building up during the pre-diabetic phase.
The good news is that insulin resistance is highly responsive to lifestyle changes. Diet is by far the biggest contributor, and we work with our clients on identifying what parts of their diets can be improved. We may suggest the use of glucose monitoring systems, perhaps a continuous glucose monitor, to help identify how different foods affect the client’s glucose levels – as this is highly personal and depends on genetics and other factors. There are many strategies we can work on to help improve insulin sensitivity, and we will look at dietary changes, meal frequency and timings, using culinary herbs and spices, perhaps supplements if appropriate and acceptable to the client, and also look at physical activity levels, stress and sleep. All these can affect insulin sensitivity.
Weight loss, if required, will be addressed. Overweight and obesity are risk factors for type 2 diabetes, but not all type 2 diabetics are overweight – many are within a healthy BMI, and some may even need to gain weight.
Each client is an individual, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Each plan is thoughtfully and carefully put together to meet the individual client’s needs, abilities and lifestyle. You will be given detailed nutritional and lifestyle advice to support you back to a point of health and balance
Are you ready to work with us to reach your health goals?
If you or someone you know is suffering from the symptoms or conditions listed above, Surrey Centre for Nutrition may be able to help. We typically work with clients for 3-6 months depending on your health concerns. Are you interested in working with us?
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