Jon

This article is provided for educational purposes only. If you have prediabetes or are concerned about having prediabetes, please consult with a physician. The following approaches are provided to increase knowledge and education regarding prediabetes and do not substitute for individualized medical advice.

In a recent article, I addressed the question, “What is PreDiabetes?” But, I didn’t discuss what to do for prediabetes. So, what if you’ve been told you have prediabetes? Or, maybe no one has told you that your blood sugar is high but you’ve noticed that it’s in the category of prediabetes. So, what should you do now?

First of all, don’t panic.

It’s easier said than done, right? Prediabetes sounds scary, and it is. You’re absolutely right to be scared.

When I was a child, my mom worked full-time. So, many of my young memories involve sitting in the backseat of my grandparents car. I’d strain my neck upwards to marvel at the skyscrapers as my grandmother navigated us to the “foot doctor” or whatever doctor appointment my grandfather had that day.

As a child I didn’t understand everything that was happening. I liked spending time with my grandparents, but these trips didn’t seem too enjoyable to them.

Today, as I step into these memories, I can see the worry on my grandfather’s face. I now realize the uncertainty and stress that was belayed upon his heart.