Doable tweaks to your diet, movement and mindset that can improve insulin sensitivity and reverse prediabetes.
The thing is, with that info, you’re one of the lucky minority.
And a delay can mean less medications for fewer years and fewer complications," she says.
“The prediabetes stage is the best time to reverse course,” Weisenberger adds.
However, improving insulin sensitivity goes beyond the number on the scale.
Food quality is your best bet to improve insulin sensitivity," says Weisenberger.
There’s no need to be scared of carbs, includingwhole grains.
What’s more, just because something is low-carb does not make it healthy.
That said, you don’t have to jump into an intense routine to see effects.
And there is some indication that IF may actually be useful if you have prediabetes.
“Sleep is not optional, it’s a necessity.
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Including plenty of other fiber-rich foods in your diet should help as well.
Practice Self-Care
Daily stressors are a given, but how you deal with them is what counts.
“Emotional stress has a way of distracting us from good habits and our health goals.
It may also affect glucose metabolism in some people,” says Weisenberger.
Start Strength Training
If you’re already walking more throughout the day, add in strength training too.
You don’t have to bench heavy weights to reap the benefits, either.
Start out with simple bodyweight exercises (that are easily modifiable) like lunges, squats and push-ups.
“Your emphasis should be on habits, not weight loss,” she says.
