Prediabetes is a warning sign that your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not yet diabetes. To manage it, start by avoiding harmful foods like sugary drinks, refined carbs, desserts, fried foods, and processed snacks. These spike blood sugar and worsen insulin resistance.
After diagnosis, the first steps include switching to a healthier diet, exercising regularly, losing excess weight, monitoring blood sugar levels, and managing stress and sleep. Even small changes, like walking daily or reducing sugar, can make a big difference.
Meal timing is also important. Avoid long gaps between meals to prevent blood sugar dips and spikes. Eating balanced meals every 4–5 hours or small, frequent meals with healthy snacks can help maintain steady glucose levels.
By making mindful food choices and staying consistent with healthy habits, prediabetes can be reversed or well managed, preventing it from progressing into type 2 diabetes.
