Reversing Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance

Research has shown that if you take steps to manage your blood sugar when you have prediabetes, you can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes from developing. In fact diet and lifestyle interventions, which are the cornerstone of functional medicine, have the strongest level of evidence for effectiveness in reversing prediabetes and insulin resistance. In addition to reducing the risk of prediabetes progressing to type II diabetes, diet and lifestyle interventions also reduced cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as blood pressure, LDL cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels.

Functional medicine emphasizes these principles, such as increasing physical activity, personalized nutrition, improving the quality of sleep, improving the body’s response to stress, and modest weight loss.The US Diabetes Prevention Program showed “that type II diabetes can be prevented or delayed in persons at high risk for the disease. The incidence of diabetes was reduced by 58 percent with the lifestyle intervention and by 31 percent with metformin, compared to placebo.”

If you are looking for drug free and functional medicine approach for prediabetes and insulin resistance schedule an appointment.

Dr. Brandon Testa, ND has received advanced training from the Institute of Functional Medicine on metabolic conditions and offers advanced lab testing to help you better understand your metabolic health. He will work with you to provide a personalized treatment plan that can include nutritional recommendations, meal planning, physical activity guidance, and advice on supplemental and herbal treatments.