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Prediabetes

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

Prediabetes is one of the least discussed yet most common conditions in the world! We’re going over what the heck prediabetes means, who is most likely to get it, and what this diagnosis means for your health. We’re also discussing if its possible to keep prediabetes from developing into type 2 diabetes and any treatments that can help people with prediabetes. Plus Dr. E tells us about his 10-year study with the NIH called the Diabetes Prevention Program and what he learned. 

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What causes prediabetes?
• What are the symptoms of prediabetes?
• How do you diagnose prediabetes?
• Who is at increased risk of developing prediabetes?
• Is diabetes genetic?
• What are the risks associated with prediabetes?
• Are there any treatments for prediabetes?
• Can you keep prediabetes from turning into type 2 diabetes?
• What are our recommendations for someone diagnosed with prediabetes?

Medications Mentioned...

GLP 1 Receptor Agonists: Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity 

SGLT2 Inhibitors: Jardiance, Farxiga

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