Pre-diabetes

~ is a problem where the blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as "diabetes"
~ pre-diabetes is reversible, but diabetes is incurable.
~ pre-diabetes is also known as borderline diabetes, this condition are in a "gray zone" between normal and diabetes.
~ no symptoms or signs.
~ the best way to combat diabetes is at the pre-diabetes stage.
~ a healthy diet ( low fat, low sugar & high fibre ) exercise and taking supplement can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes and reduce the risk of complications.
~ blood sugar levels in the body is regulated by insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas.
~ insulin helps to transport glucose from the blood through the cell membranes and into the cells of the body.
~ in healthy individuals, the rate of insulin production the pancreas is automatically controled by the amount of glucose in the blood.
~ if the insulin produced is not enough or not used effectively, the cells cannot absorb the glucose.
~ there is then no fuel for the tissues to carry on the processes of life.
~ unsed sugar builds up in the blood ( diabetes ).
~ prolonged high levels of glucose in the blood would eventually lead to type 2 diabetes.
~ complications :- blindness, kidney diseases, gangrene ( require amputation ) heart attack, stroke and hypertension.
~ diabetic are susceptible to infections and delayed wound healing.
~ blood test - the glucose level in the body is measured after 8 hrs fast to determine if the body metabolises glucose correctly.