085: Are You at Risk for Prediabetes? | High Blood Pressure and Insulin Resistance as Indicators, Ozempic for Treatment, and More

38% of adults in the U.S. have prediabetes… but only 19% of them know they have it. Since prediabetes is the #1 risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, it’s so important to catch it early and make some lifestyle changes to reverse it. In this episode, we’re joined by Jill Weisenberger, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist. Jill is sharing her expertise on the insulin resistance to prediabetes to type 2 diabetes pipeline and how to prevent developing diabetes in your lifetime. Connect with Jill! Website Instagram Free Prediabetes Checklist Buy Prediabetes: A Complete Guide Firebelly Teas are a delicious way to increase your fluid intake while hitting other wellness goals like boosting your energy or calming down after a long day. Go to https://www.firebellytea.com/ILLA15 and use code ILLA15 to get 15% off your order! Join our Millennial Living Membership for healthy recipes, grocery lists, monthly challenges, and more! https://themillennialnutritionist.com/membership  Links mentioned: Lumen Some key takeaways from this episode include: Prediabetes is diagnosed when your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to qualify as diabetes. Your pancreas will create insulin in response to sugar levels, but prediabetes and diabetes happen when it can’t keep up. There are zero symptoms for prediabetes, and it’s likely only diagnosed if you have your blood sugars checked. Some indicators could be high blood pressure, low triglycerides, or high HDL cholesterol. The good news is prediabetes can be reversed by - you guessed it! - incorporating healthy lifestyle changes like exercise, eating more fresh produce and reducing sugar intake, and improving your sleep and stress levels.   Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services.     Connect with us!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist  Website: https://themillennialnutritionist.com/