Mayo Clinic on Nutrition Pre-Diabetes Prevention and Management: Tips From a Diabetes Dietitian
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Jun 3, 2025 Gina Wimmer, a registered dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, shares invaluable insights on managing pre-diabetes and diabetes. She explains the importance of lifestyle changes in reversing pre-diabetes and discusses the differences between various diabetes types. The conversation tackles common myths, the role of carbohydrates, and how exercise can help manage blood sugar levels. Gina also emphasizes the significance of education, empathy, and realistic dietary choices in living well despite diabetes.
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Diabetes Is Not Just Type 1 Or 2
- Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes and often follows prediabetes.
- Several other types exist including type 1, LADA, gestational, and monogenic or secondary forms.
Multiple Factors Shape Diabetes Risk
- Genetics and environment both influence diabetes risk, with different weight across types.
- Race, birth weight, age, and lifestyle also change individual risk profiles.
Symptoms Can Be Subtle Or Rapid
- Symptoms can be subtle, especially for type 2, and include frequent urination, thirst, fatigue, and blurred vision.
- Type 1 often presents faster with weight loss and more pronounced hunger and thirst.