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All the tools you need to be in control of your prediabetes risk rather than being controlled by it. We are currently in the midst of a diabetes epidemic. It is estimated that an all-time high one in five adults in the UK now living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, with nearly one million undiagnosed cases. Whether you already have one of these conditions or are at an increased risk of developing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes at a later date, you are not alone and you don''t have to suffer in silence. In fact, for many, making changes to your lifestyle can help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 50%. Dr Valerie Wilson draws on her 25 years of experience as a diabetes specialist and patient to filter through the latest evidence and present you with essential answers. The book covers the signs and symptoms to look out for, the groups at higher risk, how to turn contemplation into action and more. Through case studies to highlight other people''s experiences, mouth-watering tried and tested recipes, and advice on physical activity, this book has everything you need to take action now.
About the author
Dr Val Wilson is an award-winning diabetes writer and researcher with a PhD in Diabetes Health Education. Her previous books include
Psychology in Diabetes Care and Practice, which won a British Psychological Society award, and
How To Live Well With Diabetes, which was nominated for a British Medical Association award. Dr Wilson has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 40 years.
