More Children showing pre diabetic symptoms

Being pre diabetic means you have an elevated fasting blood glucose of 110mg/dl compared to the normal ranges of 80-90mg/dl. If you are over 120 mg/dl then you are considered a diabetic but before you hit that range then you are basically progressing in that direction. These numbers outlined above are fasting numbers, they are obviously different if you are not fasting.
Symptoms will include:
1. Higher than normal fasting blood glucose levels (above 110mgdl)
2. Frequent urination
3. Thirst
4. dizziness
5. Irritability
6. Blurry vision

An Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is performed by a doctor to see if you are a pre diabetic.
After fasting for 8-12 hrs before the test, the tester will give you an orange liquid to drink and the draw blood every half hour there after to determine how quickly the glucose is absorbed into your body and how fast the glucose is broken down.
The results will determine if you are pre diabetic or not.

While diabetes is an incurable disease, pre diabetes can be prevented from becoming full blown diabetes by using these few simple methods
1. Weight Loss - there is a direct correlation between Obesity and diabetes and loosing as little as 10% of your child's body weight will go a long way in preventing diabetes.
2. Change in diet - choosing healthier alternatives to the sugary products easily attainable
3. Physical activity - Go out and have fun with your kids, it is recommended that a child should have 1 hour everyday for physical activity, a parent can join and make it a more fun family affair.

Remember the old nursery rhyme that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, well Effective pre diabetic management is that apple a day and it is essential to staving off this disease.
Hi My name is Ronald Gregory and I have a child who is more likely a pre diabetic and I will do anything and everything in my power to make sure he doesn't end up a diabetic, for I live with diabetes on a daily basis and would not wish this disease upon anyone especially my own family.
I am chronicling this journey back to health on my Diabetes Management blog. It takes a village to raise a child and no one should have to go through this alone. Lets fight Obesity in our children and make a healthier life for future generations.