Prediabetes is a condition where a person has higher than normal blood sugar levels, essentially on the cusp of full-blown diabetes. Your body produces insulin which controls your blood sugar but when a person is considered prediabetic, this system does not work properly creating an environment where blood sugar is unmanageable. It’s not enough to be diagnosed as pre-diabetic but without proper treatment and care, it can turn into type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is reversible with the lifestyle changes. Our team here at Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island can help improve your bodily condition and get you on the right track to help improve your metabolic function. If you are looking for a functional medicine doctor on Long Island, give us a call today to set up an appointment.

How To Avoid Prediabetes:

The best way to avoid prediabetes and type 2 diabetes is to live a holistic and healthy lifestyle. The biggest risk factor of getting any type of diabetes is being overweight. Losing excess body fat can help reduce your risks of getting this disease. Performing normal everyday activity, drinking water, sleeping better, and receiving regular medical checkups can also prevent prediabetes.

Why Sleep, Diet, Exercise, And Stress Are Important Factors Of Metabolic Function:

Making overall lifestyle changes like these can help avoid prediabetes and can help reverse it if you already have it.

  • Poor sleep quality or depriving yourself of sleep can put you more at risk for diabetes and obesity.
  • Stress does not help the body either. Meditation for just 5 minutes a day can help lower your risk.
  • Eating a diet high in fiber and lean protein can be helpful in maintaining glucose. Also, avoiding processed foods can be extremely helpful.
  • Staying active for 20-30 minutes a day of activity can help lower your risk as well.

A functional medicine doctor on Long Island at ICCLI can provide you with a personalized plan to improve your overall bodily condition. Taking a holistic approach is when you think about the bigger picture. Diabetes is a life changing disease which affects physical, mental and emotional health. The best holistic approach for managing or reversing prediabetes is to mainly a healthy lifestyle. Making small changes to your lifestyle can sometimes be more effective than taking multiple types of medications.

Dr. Druz and her team of specialists can help you prevent and manage all types of diabetes. A holistic cardiology and functional medicine consultation usually take about an hour. It consists of in-depth evaluations of medical history that way Dr. Druz can give you the best advice on where to go from there. If you are looking for a functional medicine doctor on Long Island, contact us today to book a consultation!