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Hi, I'm Dr. Lourdes Jiménez, part of the Primary Care team at Kaiser Permanente in
Northern California.
Have you been told you have pre-diabetes? Many of our patients are surprised when they
get this diagnosis because they've
never heard of it. Pre-diabetes means your blood sugar is higher than normal but not
high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.
Just as a stoplight goes from green to yellow to red, pre-diabetes is like the yellow warning
light. It's a good warning sign,
because by taking the right steps, you can prevent or delay diabetes.
What can you do to prevent or delay diabetes? For one, you can be more physically active
every day. Take walks after dinner.
Kick a soccer ball with your kids, or play tag. Try an exercise video from the library.
I know it can be hard to change eating habits. But it's worth it to prevent developing
diabetes. Eat fewer tortillas or less bread
each day. Cut back on sugary drinks like sodas or juice. Replace them with water or low-calorie
drinks. Bake or broil food. Avoid
fried foods. And eat more fruits and vegetables.
You can prevent or delay diabetes by losing a few pounds. More physical activity and a
few dietary changes can help you lose
weight. In addition, here at Kaiser Permanente, we have many videos, classes, and other resources
to help you. Get started
today. Keep in touch with us by emailing your doctor. And make the lifestyle changes before
the yellow light turns red.
Learn more about managing diabetes by visiting kp.org/mydoctor or stopping by the Health
Education Center at your local
Kaiser Permanente facility. If you prefer to view this and other health information
in Spanish you can visit our dedicated web site.