I was responding to this discussion while in the midst of an urgent care appointment. Today I see that I failed to post the comment I thought I posted. (I was being checked out for a bladder / UTI and got interrupted with a bladder scan! Yes I’ve got something and was sent to get an antibiotic. Now I’m back to Mayo Clinic Connect trying to remember what I thought I posted yesterday!)

Pre-Diabetes does not necessarily lead to Diabetes. Think of it as a warning that you may be heading in that direction. This gives you an opportunity to start researching the disease and making necessary changes that could be helpful towards prevention. I’ve been diabetic for nearly 50+ years and my husband is pre-diabetic. Don’t become too obsessed with “types” of diabetes. A Mayo Clinic endocrinologist told me “diabetes (regardless of the type) is having too high a blood sugar”.
As other members have pointed out, you have a chance to start making helpful changes:

1) monitor blood sugar - ( @scspalding ) a glucometer is a simple device you can use at home to check blood sugar.
2) diet and eating habits - your provider can refer you to dietitians/nutritionists to help you customize a plan that works for you. In regards to the candy, cake and ice cream; I would suggest that you reduce the frequency from twice a day to once a day and gradually even less down to a couple times a week. Start experimenting with swapping these treats out for things that have a lower carbohydrate level. Be careful of portion size. Teach yourself to savor just a taste. Take it slow and easy. Training should be gradual. Cold turkey and other methods are too drastic and will set you up for failure.
3) exercise - this doesn’t have to be Olympic level anything. Any increase in body movement is helpful. Your provider can point you in the direction of a trainer or program that can help you customize an activity that you can do without aggravating your other medical condition.

Hopefully something here will be beneficial to you. Will you keep us posted on your progress?

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