Q:If you have pre-diabetes, how can you prevent developing diabetes?

A: Two recent studies showed that a small amount of weight loss (5 to 10% from your starting weight) and by becoming more active (30 minutes 5 times a week) you can prevent and/or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes and diabetes symptoms at least for a few years. The study also showed that people need education and support to do this.

So, start now and find a diabetes educator who can help you help make the important lifestyle changes. Learn as much as you can to prevent type 2 diabetes. You'll find easy steps toward healthier eating in my book Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy.