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Diabetes is diagnosed by taking a reading of an individual’s fasting, random or three-month average blood sugar levels.
An individual without diabetes has a fasting blood sugar level below 100, a random blood sugar level below 140 and a three-month average blood sugar level, known as the A1C, below 5.7%. An individual is diagnosed with diabetes if their fasting blood sugar level is above 126, their random blood sugar level is above 200 or their A1C is above 6.4%.
When a person has blood sugar levels that fall in between the normal and diabetes ranges, they are considered to have pre-diabetes.
When an individual is diagnosed with pre-diabetes, becoming educated on the proper lifestyle modifications and implementing those modifications is essential.
Physical activity helps our body process food properly. Therefore if individuals with pre-diabetes are inactive, it is important for them to begin a regular exercise routine tailored to their physical capabilities.
Modifying diet is also important for patients with pre-diabetes. Carbohydrate intake should be limited and spread throughout the day.
By detecting pre-diabetes early and adopting the proper lifestyle modifications, a diabetes diagnosis can be postponed and/or prevented.
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