Eat a healthy diet and lose weight . Losing even 5% to 10% of your weight can make a
huge difference.
Exercise . Pick something you enjoy, like walking. Try to get at least 30 minutes a day, 5
days a week. You can start with less time and work your way up to a half-hour if you
need to. Check with your doctor before you do more than that.
Stop smoking.
Get your blood pressure and cholesterol under control.
Take medication like metformin to lower your blood sugar if you re at high risk of
diabetes.
What to avoid?
Don t smoke.
Don t have more than one alcoholic drink a day.
Take blood sugar medications as your doctor prescribes.
Things to eat?
Choose whole grains and whole-grain products over processed carbs like white bread,
potatoes, and breakfast cereals.
Drink coffee, water, and tea instead of sugary drinks.
Choose good fats like those in vegetable oil, nuts, and seeds over those in margarine,
baked goods, and fried foods.
Trade red meat and processed meats for nuts, whole grains, poultry, and fish.
Full story:
https://www.quora.com/Diabetes-what-are-the-best-steps-for-a-pre-diabetic-to-take
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