Prediabetes & prevention
If you've been told you have prediabetes, it can feel like an unclear middle ground — not diabetes, but not nothing either. The good news is that this stage genuinely matters: with the right information and support, it's possible to reduce your risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes, or delay it significantly.
What prediabetes means
Prediabetes means your blood glucose levels are higher than typical, but not yet high enough to be classified as diabetes. It's not a diagnosis to be alarmed by, but it is worth taking seriously — think of it as an early signal, and a genuine opportunity to act on that signal while you still have room to change your trajectory.
Small, sustainable changes
Reducing your risk isn't about a strict diet or a complete life overhaul overnight — in fact, that approach rarely lasts. It's about finding changes that genuinely fit your life, so they're realistic to maintain. We'll help you find what that looks like for you, not hand you a generic list and send you on your way.
How we can help
There's no single formula for reducing your risk — what works depends on your individual circumstances, health history, and life. We'll work with you to build a realistic, sustainable plan, which may include:
Understanding your specific results and what they mean for you
Practical, achievable guidance on nutrition and physical activity — not one-size-fits-all rules
Clinical weight loss and metabolic health support and management
Monitoring your progress over time, and adjusting your plan as needed
Support with any other risk factors relevant to your situation
Connecting you with group services, if peer support and shared learning suits you
If you've recently been told you have prediabetes, or you're not sure what your results mean, get in touch — we're glad to help you make sense of it.
Resources
What is a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE)? - Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA)
Prediabetes - Diabetes Australia
Australian type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool (interactive online tool) - Diabetes Australia
Health checks and finding your diabetes team - Diabetes Australia
HbA1c test - a blood test to diagnose and monitor diabetes - Healthdirect Australia
Information and resources - National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)
Information in your language - National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)
