Prediabetes means blood glucose is above the usual range but does not meet the criteria for type 2 diabetes. It may cause no clear symptoms. If you have been told you have prediabetes, ask what your result means and when it should be checked again.
A useful plan combines food choices, physical activity and, where appropriate, weight management. Start with an action you can describe clearly: replacing a sugary drink, adding vegetables to lunch or scheduling a manageable walk. Choose something that fits your budget, working hours and physical ability.
Structured lifestyle programmes can reduce the risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes. Their benefits come from a sustained programme and support, not from a single food or supplement. If you have overweight, discuss whether gradual weight reduction would help; weight loss is not a universal instruction for everyone.
Before your next consultation, record the change you tried, any difficulty and the questions you want answered. A plan that you can keep adapting is more useful than a short period of extreme restriction. Do not change prescribed medicines on the basis of general lifestyle information.
Seek assessment for excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss or other new symptoms. Discuss glucose testing if you have important risk factors.
This article is general health information and does not replace an individual medical assessment, diagnosis or treatment plan.