When it comes to metabolic health, high blood sugar isn't the only cause for concern. If your blood sugar is in between normal and diabetic, you're prediabetic and at risk for heart attacks and other challenges.   Prediabetes doesn't have overt symptoms, so it's really easy for it to be missed. That's what makes it so dangerous. Unless you're intentional and vigilant about checking for it, the condition can fly under the radar of your health.   Like diabetes, prediabetes is a reflection of the metabolic condition of your body. Genetics and even ethnicity are risk factors for prediabetes, but the good news is it can be prevented and even reversed once you have it.   What causes prediabetes? Can we stop prediabetes from becoming diabetes? In this episode, I talk about how to combat a condition a lot of people don't know they have.   One of the problems with prediabetes is that it has no symptoms. Unless you or your healthcare provider go the extra mile to identify it, it can be easily missed. -Dr. Deepa Grandon    Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode    -The dangerous thing about prediabetes Prediabetes doesn't have symptoms making it really easy to get missed. Who is at the highest risk of having it? How do you know you need to get screened for it?   -The most powerful ways to correct prediabetes How do we dial in our diet and exercise in order to combat insulin resistance, inflammation and other metabolic abnormalities?    -How to use fasting to mitigate prediabetes Intermittent fasting has a plethora of benefits that aid in the prevention or even reversal of prediabetes. What makes it so effective at tackling prediabetes risk factors?   Resources Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental and physical well being? Get access to Dr Deepa's 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌ Work with Me Ready to explore a personalized wellness journey with Dr. Deepa? Visit drdeepa-tlc.org and click on "Work with Me" to schedule a free intake call. Together, we'll see if this exclusive program aligns with your needs!  Want to receive a devotional every week From Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right to your inbox. Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe for free. Ready to deepen your understanding of trauma and kick start your healing journey? Explore a range of online and onsite courses designed to equip you with practical and affordable tools. From counselors, ministry leaders, and educators to couples, parents and individuals seeking help for themselves, there's a powerful course for everyone. Browse all the courses now to start your journey.   ​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced. Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

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