Preparing for a Prediabetes / Pre-Diabetes Doctor Appointment
Pre-diabetes (elevated fasting glucose or HbA1c) is a critical window for intervention — lifestyle changes at this stage can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes entirely. Your GP needs to understand your risk factors, current health behaviours, and metabolic history to recommend appropriate screening, lifestyle intervention, and follow-up testing.
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What to tell your doctor
- 1HbA1c or fasting glucose level and when it was tested
- 2Family history of type 2 diabetes
- 3Current weight, recent weight changes, weight loss attempts
- 4Current diet: processed foods, sugar intake, meal patterns
- 5Exercise and physical activity level
- 6Sleep quality and hours per night
- 7Stress levels and coping mechanisms
- 8Medications that affect glucose metabolism
- 9Symptoms of hyperglycemia: increased thirst, urination, fatigue
- 10Motivation for lifestyle change
Questions to ask your doctor
- Q1.What is my current risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
- Q2.Should I see a dietitian or diabetes educator?
- Q3.What specific lifestyle changes are most important?
- Q4.How much weight loss would be meaningful?
- Q5.Should I start a medication like metformin?
- Q6.How often should I be retested?
- Q7.Are there other metabolic issues I should screen for?
- Q8.Should I see a specialist?
Don't forget to bring
- ✓Recent glucose tolerance test or HbA1c result
- ✓Current weight and height for BMI calculation
- ✓Current diet and exercise patterns
- ✓Family history of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
- ✓Any medications you take
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