Taking positive steps when diagnosed as prediabetic

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: People with prediabetes are encouraged to have as healthy a diet as possible

- By Camilla Foster

Hearing the words “you're prediabetic” can stir up a mix of emotions - confusion, concern and even fear.

But, it's important to remember that prediabetes isn't the same as having type 2 diabetes. It's an early warning sign and a chance to make positive changes and protect your long-term health.

WHAT IS PREDIABETES?

“Prediabetes is used commonly by healthcare professionals to describe the state of having higher than normal blood glucose levels, but they're not high enough for you to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes,” says Emma Pike, deputy head of clinical at Diabetes UK.