Insulin resistance and prediabetes
Prediabetes is a window for action, not a verdict. Targeted changes to food, physical activity and sleep can bring blood sugar back into the expected range and delay — often durably — progression to type 2 diabetes.
Gabriela Ferent — Qualified dietitian · Affiliated with the CNS
Stabilise blood sugar and HbA1c with your doctor
Carbohydrate quality, fibre, protein, activity, sleep
What insulin resistance means
When cells respond less well to insulin, the pancreas produces more of it to keep blood sugar normal. This phase can last years without symptoms, before fasting glucose or HbA1c deteriorate. That is exactly the stage at which nutrition has the greatest effect.
Diagnosis and its monitoring are your doctor's responsibility. The practice works alongside, based on your recent lab results and any current treatment.
What we work on in consultation
No food is banned: we work on meal structure, carbohydrate load and your real-life context (shift work, office meals, cross-border commuting).
- Spreading carbohydrates across the day and choosing high-fibre sources
- Sufficient protein intake to preserve muscle mass
- Gradual reduction of sugary drinks and ultra-processed products
- Realistic physical activity, particularly after meals
- Monitoring weight, waist circumference and lab values provided by your doctor
What belongs to your physician
Diagnosis, tests and medical treatment remain your doctor's responsibility. Dietetic support adapts to them and, with your agreement, a report is sent to your doctor.
Metabolic care pathway
- 1
Biological workup (HOMA, HbA1c)
- 2
Rebalancing glycemic indexes
- 3
Body composition monitoring
Frequently asked questions about insulin resistance
Blood sugar can return to normal in many people, but this is never guaranteed and depends on individual factors. The realistic goal is to improve your values and reduce risk, together with your doctor.
No. Removing them leads to cravings and fibre deficits. We adjust quantity, type and timing rather than eliminating a whole food group.
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