We learned yesterday that celebrity chef Paula Deen has type two diabetes. A new study projects that in the next eight years, 77-percent of men and more than half of women will have diabetes or *pre* diabetes. There are some important warning signs, that could help you change your future. The popping sound that comes with checking your blood sugar is all too familiar to Chef Tom Haynes. "My diabetes was out of control. I had to stab myself 13 times a day with insulin," said Tom. Pre-diabetes is when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. Here are some red flags you can watch out for years before type two takes hold. Number one, feeling beat when you eat! If you're often drowsy after dining, it could mean your diet is too high in simple carbs....like sugar and sweet drinks.
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Troubleshoot Diabetes by knowing the earliest signs before its diagnosed
The shape of your body...whether you're a pear or an apple could signal an increased risk for diabetes.
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So eat more complex carbs like whole wheat, veggies and fruit. The body works harder to break them down which helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Next, if you're overweight and cutting calories isn't cutting the pounds beware! It could be a sign your body's becoming insulin resistant. Instead of trying to lose a lot of weight at once, try a little at a time. Studies show losing five to ten percent of body weight and regular exercise prevent or delay diabetes by 60-percent. Finally, are you an apple or a pear? Being pear shaped is not a big pre-diabetes risk factor. But if you look more like an apple, you could have a high risk for the disease. Men with waistlines of 40 inches or more could be in trouble. Women with waistlines of 35 inches or more are also in the danger zone. There are two tests doctors can use to detect pre-diabetes. The American Diabetes Association states if you're overweight and 45 or older, you should be tested for pre-diabetes during your next routine check-up. If you're under 45 and overweight, doctors may recommend the tests if you have other diabetes risk factors like high blood pressure or family history
