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An estimated 60 million people in the United States have prediabetes, a condition that, if not addressed, can lead to serious long-term health problems. Prediabetes For Dummies gives you a look at the signs of this precursor to diabetes and offers up-to-date and easy-to-understand information about how it can be treated and reversed.
Getting a diagnosis -- clear coverage of the tests you'll need to secure a diagnosis and how to interpret results
Avoiding or reversing prediabetes -- practical tips on how to stay away from problem foods, change your eating habits, and exercise daily
Realizing the dangers of moving toward diabetes -- facts on the short- and long-term consequences of diabetes, including how it affects sexual health and pregnancy
Considering weight-loss surgery -- trusted advice on bariatric surgery and what it can (and can't) do for you
Seeing a healthier you in three months -- an easy-to-follow, week-by-week plan to confront prediabetes
Understanding the prediabetes epidemic -- a practical overview of the origins and threats of prediabetes, the people it affects, and its devastating toll on the lives of children and adults, our healthcare system, and our nation
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Food ingredients to avoid
Tips for shopping for food
Detailed instructions on starting a simple exercise plan
Special considerations for children and the elderly
When to consider surgery for an obese child
Coverage of gestational diabetes
Ten staples to keep in the kitchen
Online resources for additional information and support
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