Prediabetes? How to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes

Prediabetes refers to blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. In this video, Dr. Diana Sherifali discusses how lifestyle changes, regular monitoring of blood glucose levels, education,
and medications can help someone with prediabetes prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Learn the answers to the following questions: 

• 1:12 What is prediabetes?
• 2:00 What are prediabetes symptoms?
• 3:15 What advice would you give someone with prediabetes?
• 6:29 Are there any other strategies?
• 9:20 How can you find a diabetes educator?

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Acknowledgements

This work is supported through the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging and funds provided by the Dean and Vice-President, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University.

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