Prediabetes? How to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes

Prediabetes refers to blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. In this video, Dr. Diana Sherifali discusses how lifestyle changes, regular monitoring of blood glucose levels, education, and medications can help someone with prediabetes prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
0:00 - Meet Linda
1:12 - What is prediabetes?
2:00 - What are prediabetes symptoms?
3:15 - What advice would you give someone with prediabetes?
6:29 - Are there any other strategies?
9:20 - How can you find a diabetes educator?
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This work is supported through the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging and funds provided by the Dean and Vice-President, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University.
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