(No movement & poor food choices = overweight = pre- Diabetes = type 2 Diabetes)


Children with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above the 85th percentile and adults with BMI over 30 are at highest risk of developing pre-diabetes, because they often experience high blood sugar levels. Pre-diabetes means the blood sugar level is higher than normal and is a sign that Type 2 diabetes will soon be diagnosed. In ND, 25% of very obese children and 21% of very obese adolescents already have pre-diabetes. Children or adults who lose even 5 to 10 % of body weight (only 8# if weight is 80# or 10 to 20 pounds, if weight is 200#) can reduce the risk of developing pre-diabetes.

Risks for developing pre-diabetes include being inactive and eating foods high in fat, high in sugar and low in fiber. Persons with pre-diabetes have begun the journey of long-term damage to the heart so monitoring high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol and/or low HDL cholesterol or high triglycerides, as well as blood sugar, is important. Some families are at greater risk because their ethnicity/cultural heritage makes them predisposed to pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. If you are at risk or predisposed, know your numbers. Cholesterol, lipid profile, and blood sugar screening is available at BBPH, by appointment, twice each month.

Bismarck is a Moving More Eating Smarter Community.

These 3 things will help prevent Pre-Diabetes:

Eat Smarter ?Foods low in fat and calories and high in fiber like fruits, veggies and whole grains.

Move More- Aim for 30 to 60 minutes at least five days a week.

Lose excess pounds ? Eating smaller portions is effective for adults. Children should not diet and need to grow into their height. But, very obese children may need to Move More to lose a few pounds.?