{"id":982,"date":"2022-06-20T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/?p=982"},"modified":"2022-05-01T20:05:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-01T20:05:52","slug":"best-ways-to-reverse-prediabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/best-ways-to-reverse-prediabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Ways to Reverse Prediabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You may have heard that you have prediabetes. But did you know that there are actually several risk factors for the disease? These include smoking, poor diet, and insulin resistance. But what are these factors? And how do you reverse them? Keep reading for some tips. You may even be surprised to discover that you already have prediabetes. So, what can you do to reverse your condition? Read on to discover the best ways to reverse prediabetes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66051a7dcf1c9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66051a7dcf1c9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/best-ways-to-reverse-prediabetes\/#Insulin_resistance\" title=\"Insulin resistance\">Insulin resistance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/best-ways-to-reverse-prediabetes\/#Smoking\" title=\"Smoking\">Smoking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/best-ways-to-reverse-prediabetes\/#Obesity\" title=\"Obesity\">Obesity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/best-ways-to-reverse-prediabetes\/#Poor_diet\" title=\"Poor diet\">Poor diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/best-ways-to-reverse-prediabetes\/#Age\" title=\"Age\">Age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/best-ways-to-reverse-prediabetes\/#Physical_inactivity\" title=\"Physical inactivity\">Physical inactivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/best-ways-to-reverse-prediabetes\/#Genetics\" title=\"Genetics\">Genetics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insulin_resistance\"><\/span>Insulin resistance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The study of insulin resistance in prediabetes was conducted by comparing the fasting plasma glucose and insulin concentration of participants from the same secondary prevention trial. Participants were aged 57.7 years and had all been diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease. The researchers evaluated insulin resistance using the homeostasis model assessment (HOMA-IR). The participants were divided into quartiles according to their baseline HOMA-IR scores and accounted for potential confounding factors such as age, weight, BMI, and comorbidities.<\/p>\n<p>The participants in the study were younger than those with diabetes and prediabetes. All groups had the same BMI, but patients with diabetes had the highest levels of WC, WHtR, and WHR. Insulin resistance in these individuals was significantly higher than in the control group. However, the study is far from conclusive. Further research is necessary to confirm these findings. In the meantime, these studies show that vitamin D deficiency may increase insulin resistance in prediabetes.<\/p>\n<p>Insulin resistance is a precursor to type 2 diabetes. In young men, insulin resistance correlates with smaller cortical bone size. Cortical bone is the outer portion of the bone. The researchers at the Ghent University Hospital found an inverse association between insulin resistance and bone size. Consequently, the findings suggest that insulin resistance can be an early indicator of the development of type 2 diabetes. The study also points to the importance of assessing the severity of insulin resistance in prediabetes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smoking\"><\/span>Smoking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People with diabetes are constantly working to regulate their blood sugar levels. However, cigarette smoking can complicate this task. Cigarette smoke increases the body's resistance to insulin, which leads to high blood sugar levels. Uncontrolled blood sugar can lead to complications in the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. In addition, smoking can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Smokers must learn to control their sugar levels to prevent prediabetes.<\/p>\n<p>Another study looked at smoking as a cause of diabetes in men. Researchers studied 7124 men aged 40 to 59 years for 17 years. They studied questionnaires to identify smokers and non-smokers. Smokers were significantly more likely to develop diabetes, compared to non-smokers. They also noted that the odds of developing diabetes increased with smoking and body mass index. Smokers also have a higher risk of coronary heart disease than non-smokers.<\/p>\n<p>Studies have also linked smoking to the development of diabetic nephropathy. In one large study of 943 people with T1DM, 109 people were diagnosed with persistent albuminuria. Smokers also had a higher risk of developing diabetes-related microvascular complications, such as amputations and kidney failure. The association between smoking and the development of diabetic nephropathy is particularly strong among smokers with T1DM.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obesity\"><\/span>Obesity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While diabetes and obesity are not directly related, their joint effects are strongly associated with elevated TC and TG levels. Both prediabetes and obesity are also associated with increased non-HDL-C levels and increased LDL-C. In the present study, the joint effects of prediabetes and obesity on lipid levels were significant. However, the additive effects of prediabetes and obesity on lipid levels were minimal.<\/p>\n<p>Lifestyle changes and healthy eating are also critical components of the treatment for both conditions. Changing lifestyle habits and avoiding the latest diet fads are effective ways to reverse the disease. The book recommends that patients focus on making positive changes to their overall health rather than simply changing their diet. Patients should avoid following the latest diet fads and set realistic goals for themselves. A physician can help them develop a personalized treatment plan to achieve a healthy weight and improve their health.<\/p>\n<p>While the relationship between obesity and diabetes is complex, it is clear that extra weight puts strain on the body's ability to use insulin. For this reason, The Obesity Society promotes research and educates the public about the health risks associated with obesity and prediabetes. In addition, the obesity and diabetes link can prevent the development of diabetes if individuals adopt healthy lifestyle habits. Further, reducing excess fat may prevent the onset of prediabetes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poor_diet\"><\/span>Poor diet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People who have prediabetes have higher blood sugar levels than the average. This condition puts them at risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease. By making simple lifestyle changes, these individuals can delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. The symptoms of prediabetes include a slow healing of wounds, numbness in the hands and feet, and frequent yeast infections. While prediabetes and diabetes are not inevitably linked, prevention is the best way to deal with the condition.<\/p>\n<p>The body's pancreas produces insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels. But the pancreas has a tendency to slow down insulin secretion, especially when blood sugar levels are low. Obesity is a primary risk factor for prediabetes. Insulin resistance is increased by fatty tissue, particularly around the abdominal area. People with a large waistband are at a higher risk for developing the condition than those with a normal waist size.<\/p>\n<p>Research has found that the poor diet causes nearly half of the deaths from type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The Mayo Clinic offers free information on the cause of these diseases, as well as expert advice on how to manage them. In addition to diet, genetics and family history seem to play a role in the development of prediabetes. People with prediabetes have an impaired ability to process sugar. People with the disorder can't properly process food, causing excess levels of blood sugar in the blood.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age\"><\/span>Age<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the incidence of prediabetes is high among older adults, it is rare for people with prediabetes to progress to diabetes over the course of 6.5 years. The study's authors noted that the risk of regression to normoglycemia and death were far greater than the risk of diabetes progression. These results suggest that prediabetes in older adults does not represent a robust diagnostic entity for predicting the development of diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>This study involved 3,421 adults with a median age of 76, and followed them for 6.5 years. It found that people with prediabetes were more likely than their peers to return to normal blood glucose levels. It also found that people with prediabetes were not at a higher risk of developing diabetes. But this study was not without controversy. The American Diabetes Association has urged older adults to take action now to prevent developing diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>However, the ADA's definition of prediabetes differs from that of type 2 diabetes. The ADA defined prediabetes as having a hemoglobin A1C level of 5.7 to 6.4 percent, and a fasting glucose level of 100 to 125 mg\/dL. Prediabetes may be mild, and may not be detected until the person reaches midlife. But it can be a warning sign of serious health problems, including diabetes and downstream complications such as heart attack.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_inactivity\"><\/span>Physical inactivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new study found a significant link between physical inactivity and the risk of type 2 diabetes and all-cause mortality. Moreover, physical inactivity also increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. According to this study, physical inactivity accounts for as much as 9.6% of diabetes cases worldwide and more than 1.7 million deaths worldwide. This relationship between physical inactivity and diabetes is important because it will help to prevent the onset of these conditions.<\/p>\n<p>In a study, researchers found a significant relationship between low physical activity and elevated postprandial glucose levels, a marker of diabetes. In fact, this type of blood sugar rise has been linked to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and premature death. The researchers then lowered the physical activity levels of healthy individuals by half for three days, and found that their postprandial glucose responses were more than doubled. However, the authors cautioned that this relationship between physical inactivity and type 2 diabetes is not yet fully understood.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the physical inactivity-induced insulin resistance, researchers found a connection between the two conditions. Specifically, bed rest reduced the expression of genes involved in glucose homeostasis. In the study, glut-4 and HK2 were significantly downregulated, as was GS protein and Akt, which play a role in insulin sensitivity. The researchers used an euglycemic-hyperinsulinemic clamp to test these relationships.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Genetics\"><\/span>Genetics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is growing evidence that acquired traits are inherited. The genetics of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are largely unknown, although paternal conditions can affect epigenetic marks of offspring for several generations. Environmental epigenetic alterations in sperm may explain the prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, more research needs to be done to find out what exactly causes prediabetes. There are many different causes of type 2 diabetes, including environmental factors and genetics.<\/p>\n<p>The researchers looked at the association between the genetics of T2D and HOMA-IR. They found that T2D and HOMA-IR were strongly heritable, although the correlation was weaker for the latter. The most notable environmental associations were seen in dihydroceramide\/ceramide species and LPC and some PC species. Interestingly, there was a significant negative correlation for all three traits, even when these two factors were considered separately.<\/p>\n<p>There is some evidence that type 2 diabetes is linked to 150 different DNA variations, which affect beta cell function, which is essential for transporting glucose through the blood. Some women are at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes because of a genetic link to this condition, such as having a family history of the disease. Some genetic variations are associated with gestational diabetes, which is a temporary elevation in blood sugar during pregnancy. Thankfully, this type of diabetes usually passes once the pregnancy is over, but the genetic connection is there and can be traced to a person's ancestry.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"margin: 0px auto; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LKn6vHG3cLc\" width=\"475\" height=\"266\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have heard that you have prediabetes. But did you know that there are actually several risk factors for the disease? These include smoking, poor diet, and insulin resistance. But what are these factors? And how do you reverse them? Keep reading for some tips. 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