Diabetes and Impaired Glucose Tolerance Cont’d

Complications arising from diabetes can be fatal, and include the following:

· Heart disease

· Stroke

· Kidney failure

· Blindness

· High blood pressure

· High cholesterol

· Lipid abnormalities

Fortunately, complications are far less common or severe in patients who are able to control their blood sugar levels. This can be achieved through an assessment of diet and lifestyle to help create an individual diabetic friendly meal plan.

Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) is a condition in which blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to give a diagnosis of diabetes. Studies show that 70% of people with IGT will go on to develop Type II diabetes. For most people, this progression can be delayed or even reversed by reducing caloric and fat intake, having a more active lifestyle, and losing weight.

For more information on either Diabetes or IGT please contact Michelle at 0433 342 280 or email michelle@sydneydietitian.com