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What Causes Prediabetes?
I have a 17 year old that went in for a physical at pediatricians they took a non fasting blood test and registered 128.7 , Dr dx prediabetic and has asked for a sugar blood fasting test , scheduled next week. How concerned should I be as a parent and what could cause this. He is 6 1 and 301 lbs.
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
Hello,
Prediabetes can be treated with lifestyle modification such as:
1. Maintain a healthy weight with BMI 20 to 22.
2. Do regular physical activity.
3. Proper sleep of 6 to 7 hours per day.
4. Stress Management prefer meditation.
5. Take a low-calorie, fiber, and protein-rich diet.
6. Have small frequent meal.
7. Cut down on simple carbohydrate.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ssulthana82
Prediabetes can be treated with lifestyle modification such as:
1. Maintain a healthy weight with BMI 20 to 22.
2. Do regular physical activity.
3. Proper sleep of 6 to 7 hours per day.
4. Stress Management prefer meditation.
5. Take a low-calorie, fiber, and protein-rich diet.
6. Have small frequent meal.
7. Cut down on simple carbohydrate.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ssulthana82
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