3. Managing weight is vital
The most effective way to reduce the chances of having pre-diabetes progress into type 2 diabetes is through weight loss. For patients who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, a body mass index of less than 25 is ideal; however, even a moderate amount of weight loss will help prevent prediabetes from turning into type 2 diabetes.
Several studies have been conducted on the effects of weight loss on pre-diabetes. People who were diagnosed with pre-diabetes and lost between 5 and 7 percent of their body weight significantly reduces their chances of developing diabetes.