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Importance of Dietary Proteins in management of Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes, is a metabolic disorder that causes high blood sugar. Diabetes occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (Type 1 Diabetes) or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it makes (Type 2 Diabetes). More than 95% of people with diabetes have Type 2 Diabetes. Prediabetes is a clinical condition where the blood sugar levels are raised but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes; however, without preventive measures and lifestyle modifications, people with prediabetes are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Significance of Screening Strategies for Prediabetes, Diabetes, and Associated Complications
Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic condition associated with persistent high blood sugar levels, which over time, have detrimental effects on cardiovascular health, eyes, kidneys and nerves. Prediabetes is the intermediate state with plasma glucose levels higher than normal but not enough to be considered diabetes. Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes, is a metabolic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use insulin to process blood glucose. The most common form of diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes (T2DM), represents approximately 90% of all cases worldwide. T2DM occurs more often in middle-aged and elderly adults, and its cause is multifactorial. However, its incidence has increased in children and young adults due to obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and inadequate nutrition.
Prediabetes and Lifestyle Modification: Time to Prevent a Preventable Disease
More than 100 million Americans have prediabetes or diabetes. Prediabetes is a condition in which individuals have blood glucose levels higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. People with prediabetes have an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. An estimated 34% of adults have prediabetes. Prediabetes is now recognized as a reversible condition thatincreases an individual’s risk for development of diabetes. Lifestyle risk factors for prediabetes includ overweight and physical inactivity. Increasing awareness and risk stratification of individuals with prediabetes may help physicians understand potential interventions......
