{"id":3329,"date":"2023-09-07T11:57:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T00:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/?p=3329"},"modified":"2024-02-15T10:00:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T23:00:04","slug":"howlongcanittaketoreduceprediabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/health-hub\/howlongcanittaketoreduceprediabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I reduce my risk of diabetes? Read our expert insights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/health-hub\/what-is-pre-diabetes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-diabetes is a condition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where a person\u2019s blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having pre-diabetes can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 10 to 20 times. However, by making lifestyle changes, you can manage the condition and, in some cases, prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we\u2019ll examine what those lifestyle changes are and how you can make them to live a healthier life.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-diabetes: what is it and who&#8217;s at risk?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-diabetes is a condition where a person cannot process glucose well. To be diagnosed with pre-diabetes, your blood glucose levels must be:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">higher than normal<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does pre-diabetes develop?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-diabetes develops when the body becomes unable to manage the amount of glucose in the blood. Glucose is the body\u2019s main source of energy. When we consume foods that contain carbohydrates, the carbohydrates are broken down into glucose. This glucose enters our bloodstream, causing the pancreas to release the hormone insulin. Insulin helps to move glucose from the blood into the cells to be used up as energy.\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the glucose\/insulin system isn\u2019t working well, a person can develop a condition called insulin resistance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Insulin resistance and pre-diabetes<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulin helps to manage the amount of glucose in the blood. It does this by ensuring that excess glucose moves from our blood to our cells.\u00a0 When a person has developed insulin resistance, it means that their cells are not reacting well to insulin, hindering the movement of glucose into the cells. This results in too much glucose being in the blood, causing the pancreas to try to regulate it by producing more and more insulin. This eventually wears the pancreas out and it becomes unable to produce enough insulin to keep blood glucose levels within a healthy range. As a result, blood glucose levels rise to the point of pre-diabetes.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having high blood glucose levels is called hyperglycaemia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs and symptoms of pre-diabetes<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/health-hub\/pre-diabetes-signs-symptoms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-diabetes often has no signs or symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but hyperglycaemia does. They include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frequently needing to urinate<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased thirst<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tiredness<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infections.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any of the above symptoms, you need to speak to your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who\u2019s at risk of pre-diabetes?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-diabetes has the same risk factors as type 2 diabetes. Some are modifiable (meaning that they can be changed) and others are non-modifiable (they cannot be changed).<\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modifiable risk factors include<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having excess body fat.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having too large a waist measurement.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being physically inactive.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having high levels of triglycerides (a type of fat in your blood) and low levels of HDL-C (the \u2018good\u2019 cholesterol).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having high blood pressure.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-modifiable risk factors include<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a close relative such as a parent or brother\/sister with type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an ethnic background of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Islander, Asian (including Chinese and the Indian sub-continent), Middle Eastern or North African.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age\u2013although diabetes can develop at any age, the risk of pre-diabetes increases after age 35.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having had diabetes in pregnancy (gestational diabetes) or giving birth to a big baby (more than 4.5kgs).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is pre-diabetes diagnosed?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-diabetes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is usually diagnosed when a person\u2019s doctor is concerned that they have the symptoms of hyperglycaemia and sends them for a blood test. A type 2 diabetes risk assessment is easy using The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK). This is a short questionnaire that is designed to estimate the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes over five years. It will tell you if you are at high risk, in which case it would be helpful to speak to your doctor to arrange blood tests.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The test to confirm hyperglycaemia is a fasting glucose test (FGT)\/blood glucose test. This is where a\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sample is taken that shows the level of glucose in your blood after fasting (not eating or drinking anything other than water) for 8\u201310 hours.\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the results show a level of hyperglycaemia that suggests pre-diabetes, your doctor will ask you to have an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Again, a blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm to check the level of glucose in your blood after fasting. You then have a glucose drink and another blood sample is taken after 1 or 2 hours. This test shows how your body responds to glucose.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor may then ask you to take an HbA1c test. This is useful for diagnosing pre-diabetes as it checks your average blood glucose level over the past three months.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the tests show you have pre-diabetes, it means you have one or both of the following conditions:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>impaired glucose tolerance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 your blood glucose level is above normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>impaired fasting glucose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fasting<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> blood glucose level is above normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can pre-diabetes go away?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/health-hub\/what-to-do-pre-diabetes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-diabetes can be managed so that it doesn\u2019t develop into type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is achieved by tackling your modifiable risk factors. For most people, this means eating healthily, being physically active and maintaining or reaching a healthy weight. It\u2019s also helpful to manage your stress levels and, if you smoke, to quit.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating healthily<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a healthy diet is all about enjoying a variety of foods from each of these food groups:\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegetables and legumes\/beans\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruit\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cereal foods such as bread, cereals rice and pasta, mostly wholegrain varieties\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lean meat, fish, poultry, tofu, tempeh and nuts\u202fand seeds<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">milk,\u202fyoghurt,\u202fcheese (mostly low-fat varieties) or\u202fnon-dairy, calcium-fortified plant-based\u00a0alternatives.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as doing that, try to reduce the amount of processed foods, \u2018junk foods\u2019 and sugar-sweetened beverages you consume, including takeaway food, cakes, biscuits, soft drinks, potato chips, salty snacks and lollies.\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making sure the amount of food you eat matches the amount of energy you use throughout the day. And don\u2019t forget to check portion sizes too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be physically active<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help maintain a healthy weight, it\u2019s important to be active regularly. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim to do at least 30 minutes of \u2018moderate intensity\u2019 physical activity most days. Moderate intensity activity could be fast walking, swimming or bike riding. Simply walking more is a great way of being active, and it may lower your weight and improve your cardiovascular health. You can also choose to do three short bursts of 10\u201315 minutes.\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Physical Activity Guidelines for Australian Adults recommends:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of movement as an opportunity, not an inconvenience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be active every day in as many ways as you can.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most\u2014preferably all\u2014days of the week.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days per week.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Break up long periods of sitting as often as possible.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If possible, also enjoy some regular, vigorous activity for extra health and fitness benefits.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being active also helps your body use insulin better. It will also help you feel mentally and physically better and will improve your sleep.\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to speak to your doctor if you\u2019re starting any new type of physical activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a healthy weight<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helps the insulin in your body work better and lowers your blood glucose levels.\u00a0If you have excess body fat, particularly around your midsection, losing just 5% to 7% of your body weight can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. To keep your weight in a healthy range, focus on making small and realistic changes to your lifestyle to improve your diet and increase your physical activity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop smoking<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking is a risk factor for\u00a0 type 2 diabetes. Having pre-diabetes increases a person\u2019s risk of diabetes and heart disease, and smoking further increases that risk.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are considering quitting smoking:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call Quitline on 131 848 or visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quit.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quitline website\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">speak to your doctor or chemist.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage stress<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High stress levels can contribute to raised blood glucose levels. However, there are many things you can do to manage and reduce your stress:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercising regularly<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working out the types of situations that make you stressed and, if you can, avoid them<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">giving yourself some time to relax each day<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making time to socialise and have fun<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eat healthily<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">having a healthy sleep schedule.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle changes for long-term pre-diabetes management<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The period of time required to manage pre-diabetes to the point where onset of type 2 diabetes is prevented would vary from person to person. Factors such as age, weight, diet, physical activity level and overall health would influence the outcome. For long-term pre-diabetes management, it\u2019s crucial to work with a healthcare provider to devise a personalised plan. An exercise physiologist can help you develop an exercise plan and show you how to exercise safely and a dietitian can help you to devise a diet you can stick with long-term.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of regular monitoring and follow-up in pre-diabetes management<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular monitoring and follow-up are crucial in the management of pre-diabetes. Regular re-testing of your blood glucose levels is recommended, based on your health professionals recommendations of how often to be checked. Any test that shows that blood glucose levels\u00a0 are higher than is recommended should prompt further investigation. Other health outcomes, such as weight and blood pressure, can be reassessed more regularly to see how well your prevention plan is working.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting support<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evidence shows that type 2 diabetes can be prevented in up to 58% of cases of pre-diabetes.\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, there are many positive steps you can take. Most of us know that we have to eat well, exercise more and maintain a healthy weight, but it\u2019s easier said than done. A great way to achieve this is to join a healthy lifestyle program and to have the support of health professionals. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Life!<\/em><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program can help. <\/span><i> <\/i><i> <\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Life!<\/em><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is a free healthy lifestyle program that helps you improve your eating habits, increase your physical activity and manage stress. You can choose from a group course or our telephone health coaching service. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Life!<\/em><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0program will support you to reduce the risk of your pre-diabetes progressing to type 2 diabetes.<\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Life!<\/em><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is run by experienced health professionals, including dietitians and exercise physiologists, who guide and support you to make realistic healthy lifestyle changes that suit your needs. The program includes 7 sessions delivered over a 12-month period.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 2007, over 75,000 Victorians have learnt more about living a healthy life with the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Life!<\/em><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program. It is the largest prevention program of its kind in Australia.<\/span><i> <\/i><i> <\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Life!<\/em><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is funded by the Victorian government and managed by Diabetes Victoria.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more about this fantastic program and check your eligibility for joining with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this simple online health test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Sources<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatforhealth.gov.au\/guidelines\/australian-guide-healthy-eating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australian Guide to Healthy Eating &#8211; Eat for Health<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/conditionsandtreatments\/diabetes-pre-diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes &#8211; Pre-diabetes &#8211; Better Health Channel<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatforhealth.gov.au\/food-essentials\/how-much-do-we-need-each-day\/what-serve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a Serve? &#8211; Eat for Health<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/obesity\/multimedia\/vid-20536756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is insulin resistance? A Mayo Clinic expert explains \u2013 Mayo Clinic<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/health-hub\/what-to-do-pre-diabetes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What To Do If You Have Pre-diabetes: Choose Healthy Habits \u2013 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Life!<\/em><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/health-hub\/what-to-do-pre-diabetes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What To Do If You Have Pre-diabetes: Choose Healthy Habits \u2013 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Life!<\/em><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviewers<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/kristie-cocotis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kristie Cocotis<\/a>, Head of Prevention and Health Promotion<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sarah-dub%C3%A9-57861660\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sarah\u00a0Dub\u00e9<\/a>, Strategy and Engagement Lead<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/au.linkedin.com\/in\/ria-cheripuram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ria Cheripuram<\/a>, Digital Communications Officer<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/au.linkedin.com\/in\/tegankohlman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tegan Kohlman<\/a>, Communications and Social Marketing Officer<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/elaine-osei-safo\/\">Elaine Osei-Safo<\/a>, Program facilitator and Health Coach<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pre-diabetes is a condition where a person\u2019s blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.\u00a0 Having pre-diabetes can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 10 to 20 times. 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