Discover practical strategies to reverse prediabetes before it becomes type 2 diabetes. This episode explores intermittent fasting, plant-based eating, hidden sugars, and lifestyle changes that can help restore normal blood sugar levels.

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Lena: Hey there, welcome to today's episode! I've got something pretty eye-opening to share with you, Miles. Did you know that about 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes, but over 80% of them don't even know they have it? That statistic floored me.
Miles: That's absolutely staggering, Lena. We're talking about millions of people walking around with elevated blood sugar who have no idea they're on the path to type 2 diabetes. The good news is that prediabetes is really just an early warning sign.
Lena: Right, it's like your body sending up a flare saying "Hey, pay attention to me!" But I'm curious—what exactly happens in the body with prediabetes? Is it just a little extra sugar, or is there more to it?
Miles: Great question. Essentially, prediabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal—typically between 100 and 125 mg/dL when fasting—but not quite high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. It's actually a form of insulin resistance, where your cells aren't responding properly to insulin.
Lena: And that's the hormone that helps process sugar, right? I've heard people say prediabetes can be reversed, but is that actually true?
Miles: It absolutely can be! That's the encouraging part of today's conversation. Unlike full-blown type 2 diabetes, which is much harder to reverse, prediabetes gives you a chance to change course. Let's explore the practical steps anyone can take to actually reverse prediabetes and get their health back on track.