Prediabetes: Can You Actually Reverse It? A Doctor Explains

Can prediabetes return to normal? In this video, a practicing family physician explains what prediabetes means, which lifestyle changes can help, when metformin may be useful, and why follow-up still matters even when you feel well. We cover A1c and fasting glucose, physical activity, appropriate weight loss, food choices, cardiovascular risk assessment, and repeat testing. A note on diagnostic ranges: Diabetes Canada uses A1c 6.0–6.4% for prediabetes; the American Diabetes Association uses 5.7–6.4%. An A1c of 6.5% or higher is in the diabetes range, with confirmation generally needed when clear symptoms are absent. The Everyday Medical Brief Real Medicine for Real Life. Created by a practicing family physician. This video provides general education for adults. It does not diagnose your condition or replace individualized medical care. Discuss testing and treatment decisions with your own clinician. #Prediabetes #BloodSugar #diabetesprevention SELECTED SOURCES / FURTHER READING American Diabetes Association — Diabetes Diagnosis https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes/d... NIDDK/NIH — Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-info... NIDDK/NIH — Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) https://www.niddk.nih.gov/about-niddk... Diabetes Canada — Definition, Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes, Prediabetes and Metabolic Syndrome https://www.diabetes.ca/for-professio... Diabetes Canada — Reducing the Risk of Developing Diabetes https://www.diabetes.ca/for-professio... Diabetes Canada — Nutrition Therapy https://www.diabetes.ca/for-professio... MedlinePlus — Metformin https://www.medlineplus.gov/druginfo/...