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Prediabetes and Healthy Eating

Presented from India by Malvika Fulwani

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Case Description

Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet in the diabetic range, making diet a crucial factor in managing and preventing progression to type 2 diabetes. A healthy eating plan for prediabetes focuses on whole grains, lean proteins, and plenty of fruits...

Case Summary

Pre-diabetes is a condition of elevated blood sugar that can be reversed through lifestyle changes, specifically diet and exercise, within a three-month window to avoid progressing to diabetes. A national pre-diabetes day, August 14th, was established to raise awareness and encourage proactive management of the condition before World Diabetes Day on November 14th. Many people are unaware of pre-diabetes and its symptoms, which include elevated fasting sugars (100-125 mg/dL), post-meal sugars (140-190 mg/dL), and HbA1c levels (5.7-6.4%).

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Malvika Fulwani

Chief Dietitian, Healthitude, Nagpur

Malvika Fulwani is a Clinical Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Educator with over eight years of dedicated service specializing in women’s health, metabolic disorders, lifestyle disorders, and diabetes..Her expertise lies in providing specialized dietary guidance and education to individuals managing diabetes and other metabolic disorders like Hypothyroidism, PCOS, infertility, and hypertension. With a strong passion for advocacy and education in diabetes and women's health, Malvika raises awareness about the condition and its management strategies.

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