PRE -DIABETES

Over the past few months I have been trying to write a book on pre-diabetes. It has been hard work and I have spent many hours on it.  As I write it is being edited and should go onto Amazon as a kindle down load  book shortly.

I wanted to keep it fairly simple and practical as there are other books around which cover the subject in a more technical manner. Hopefully mine will contain enough information to assist people and encourage them

to seek more information.

The book contains information on food and nutrition plus a brief mention of key factors to assist those with pre-diabetes which puts them at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 

Pre-diabetes is often reversible or can be managed in such a way as to extend the period before Type 2 diabetes develops.

As the 2 conditions can almost merge then information is provided also about type 2 diabetes and also other types of diabetes.

Hopefully the information provided will help people prevent with pre-diabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes, or at least delay that process. 

“NO ILLNESS WHICH CAN BE TREATED BY DIET SHOULD BE TREATED BY ANY OTHER MEANS” MAIMONIDES 12^TH CENTURY PHYSICIAN

This quote was found a while ago, when I was doing my PhD. It remains pertinent today, especially with the management of pre-diabetes and the role of dietary advice.

While anyone can develop the condition of pre-diabetes there are some groups who are at greater risk;-

1.    Those over 45 years

2.    Certain ethnic groups Afro Caribbean and South Asian or family history of diabetes

3.    Women who have had gestational diabetes

4.    Women with poly-cystic ovary syndrome

5.    Those with large waist measurements

6.    Those who are obese

7.    Anyone who regularly sleeps only about 5 hours a night

8.    Sedentary lifestyle

My book aims to assist people with the last 4 risks and I hope it will be found to be helpful.