“Some practices, like mine, are now taking the initiative to check for diabetes before the disease creates long-term problems.”
How to avoid diabetes
Diabetes is usually picked up with a blood test. Doctors will look for high blood glucose which the cells are failing to take up to convert into energy.
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The early stage, characterised by high blood sugar levels, is referred to as pre-diabetes.
At this stage, the condition is still manageable and can still be reversed, by avoiding foods that score highly on the glycemic index.
Source: Daily Express
