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Published:
April 7, 2026

Prediabetes For Dummies

Overview

Overcome prediabetes with this comprehensive guide to prevention and wellness

Prediabetes For Dummies is an essential guide for anyone looking to take control of their health and prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes. This updated edition covers the latest research, practical tips, and easy-to-follow advice on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. With clear explanations and actionable steps, it empowers you to make informed decisions and optimize your blood sugar for energy, ideal weight, and health. If you’ve been diagnosed or are looking to support a loved one, this book is your go-to resource for managing prediabetes effectively and living a healthier, more vibrant life.

  • Understand how prediabetes is diagnosed and how you can delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes
  • Learn about new GPL-1 medications and other prediabetes treatment options
  • Promote health and wellness with no-cost diet and lifestyle changes that will improve your quality of life
  • Get mouthwatering and nutritious recipes to keep blood sugar balanced

You’re not alone—an estimated 91 million people worldwide have prediabetes. Prediabetes For Dummies helps you address this common condition, so you can live a healthy life and prevent long-term complications.

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About The Author

Simon Poole, MD, is a Cambridge, UK-based medical doctor and teacher with more than 40 years of clinical experience and an internationally acclaimed author on subjects of nutrition and lifestyle.

Amy Riolo is an award-winning chef, author of 25 books, television personality, and Mediterranean Diet Ambassador. She conducts educational programs on nutrition, lifestyle, and cooking internationally.

Alan L. Rubin, MD is the original author of Prediabetes For Dummies.

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CHEAT SHEET

Prediabetes affects approximately 60 million people in the United States alone. Left untreated, the condition can lead to diabetes and serious long-term health problems. Prediabetes can be stopped and even reversed through changes in diet and exercise. Get healthy by figuring out whether you’re at risk for prediabetes; knowing what blood glucose levels identify prediabetes and diabetes; having other medical tests done to monitor your health; and improving your eating habits.

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Prediabetes is a silent condition: You likely will not experience any symptoms from it. But allowing prediabetes to develop into diabetes will most definitely lead to symptoms, which is exactly what you want to avoid. If you’re concerned that you may be at risk for prediabetes, ask your doctor to order a blood test.
The American Diabetes Association recommends that physicians screen their patients for prediabetes starting at age 45. As long as a screening is normal, you should repeat it at three-year intervals. Screening is especially important for people who answer yes to these questions: Do you have a relative with type 2 diabetes or heart disease?
If you get a diagnosis of prediabetes, you need to act immediately to take better control of your health. One of the key ways to prevent full-on diabetes is to get your weight under control. Here are some tips to get you started: Eat according to a schedule to avoid unplanned eating. Eat three meals a day and two or three snacks daily, preferably at the same time each day.
Prediabetes affects approximately 60 million people in the United States alone. Left untreated, the condition can lead to diabetes and serious long-term health problems. Prediabetes can be stopped and even reversed through changes in diet and exercise. Get healthy by figuring out whether you’re at risk for prediabetes; knowing what blood glucose levels identify prediabetes and diabetes; having other medical tests done to monitor your health; and improving your eating habits.
If you’re at risk for prediabetes, you should have several tests and measurements done in addition to having your blood glucose checked. These measurements can provide a baseline against which you and your doctor can compare future tests, and each one provides key information about your current health: Hemoglobin A1c: This test of a substance found in your red blood cells measures your blood glucose levels for the past three months, which offers you a broader perspective on your blood glucose level.
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