There are approximately seven million people in the UK who have early warning signs of diabetes .
Those who have pre-diabetes have higher than normal blood sugar levels and have a 12 times higher risk of developing full-blown Type 2 Diabetes .
Pre-diabetes can cause long-term damage however it is reversible through weight loss, exercise and a healthy diet .
2.6 million people in the UK presently have diabetes so the most recent figures show.
The pre-diabetes situation has been likened to a time bomb.
Pre-diabetes has a tendency of occuring amongst those who are overweight or obese ; most patients also have a family history of diabetes, have high blood pressure or high cholesterol .
Pre-diabetes can cause long-term damage to the body, particularly the heart and circulation, prior to the development of full-blown diabetes.
Even a slight weight increase can lead to immense problems in the future
The risk of diabetes can be reduced by 60% by losing weight, adhering to a healthy balanced diet as well as partaking in more exercise.
145,000 plus new cases of type 2 diabetes were diagnosed in 2008.
Pre Diabetes Time Bomb
Mon, 19 Oct 2009
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