Healthshots

By Arushi Bidhuri

Published Mar 24, 2023

Natural Ways To Reverse Prediabetes

Having prediabetes means that you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Here's how to reverse prediabetes naturally to ward off the risk. 

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Eat a diet rich in all essential nutrients. So, add fruits, vegetables, lean meats, whole grains, healthy fats, and low-calorie foods to your diet.

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Eat A Healthy Diet 

Lack of exercise can lead to prediabetes. Try to incorporate at least 30 minutes of exercise in your schedule to manage your blood sugar levels. 

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Exercise Daily 

Being overweight or obese can elevate the problem. So, it is best to keep your weight in check with regular exercise and diet. 

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Lose Weight

Did you know smoking is a risk factor for prediabetes ad type 2 diabetes? It is best to quit smoking if you have been diagnosed with prediabetes. 

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Avoid Smoking

Choose your carbohydrates carefully if you are prediabetic. Eat complex carbohydrate-rich vegetables, whole grains, and beans. 

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Consume Fewer carbs 

Lack of sleep has been linked to insulin resistance and can be worse for people with prediabetes. So, it's best to get proper sleep to keep diseases at bay.

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Get More Sleep 

Not only is it a healthy substitute for soda, but it also helps control blood sugar levels and may even help reverse prediabetes. 

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Stay Hydrated

Stop now if you drink more than 4 drinks regularly. Binge drinking can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes if you are prediabetic. 

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Stop Binge Drinking

While changing your lifestyle can help, your doctor is your best guide in helping you reverse prediabetes and keep diseases at bay.

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Consult Your Doctor