AN estimated seven million people [...].AN estimated seven million people in the UK have early warning signs of diabetes, researchers warned. The condition - called prediabetes prediabetes /pre·di·a·be·tes/ (pre-di?ah-bet´ez) a state of latent impairment of carbohydrate metabolism in which the criteria for diabetes mellitus are not all satisfied. pre·di·a·be·tes n. - means their blood sugar is higher than normal and makes them up to 15 times more likely to develop full blown Type 2 diabetes type 2 diabetes n. See diabetes mellitus. , charity Diabetes UK Diabetes UK is a British patient, healthcare professional and research charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with diabetes and to working towards a future without the chronic condition diabetes. Founded in 1934 as The Diabetic Association (by H. G. said. Many of those at risk are overweight or obese, have a family history of prediabetes or have high blood pressure and cholesterol. The charity said prediabetes could be countered by losing weight, upping physical activity levels and adopting a healthier diet. This in turn reduces the risk of developing the full-blown version by 60%. Diabetes UK chief executive Douglas Smallwood is calling on people to be more aware of their health. |
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