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Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition in Metro Detroit

Nutrition is foundational to managing diabetes and can even reverse pre-diabetes. Our counseling provides personalized strategies for blood sugar control, helping you understand which foods affect your glucose levels and how to create sustainable eating patterns that support metabolic health.

Understanding Diabetes and pre-diabetes

Nutrition is foundational to managing diabetes and can even reverse pre-diabetes. Our counseling provides personalized strategies for blood sugar control, helping you understand which foods affect your glucose levels and how to create sustainable eating patterns that support metabolic health.

Common Causes

  • Insulin resistance from diet and lifestyle
  • Excess weight especially visceral fat
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Chronic stress and cortisol
  • Poor sleep quality
  • Gut microbiome imbalances
  • Aging and hormonal changes

Signs & Symptoms

  • Elevated fasting blood sugar or A1C
  • Increased thirst and urination
  • Fatigue especially after meals
  • Slow wound healing
  • Blurred vision
  • Numbness or tingling in extremities
  • Frequent infections
  • Unexplained weight changes

When to Seek Professional Care

  • Pre-diabetes or diabetes diagnosis
  • Blood sugar is difficult to control
  • You want to reduce diabetes medications
  • Family history of diabetes
  • You want to prevent progression of pre-diabetes

Frequently Asked Questions About Diabetes and pre-diabetes

Yes! Pre-diabetes is reversible with proper nutrition and lifestyle changes. Studies show 58% reduction in progression to diabetes with intensive lifestyle intervention.

Early action is key.
No! Carbohydrate quality and quantity matter more than complete elimination. We teach you to choose the right carbs, pair them properly, and time them strategically to maintain stable blood sugar.
Many patients see blood sugar improvements within 2-4 weeks of dietary changes. A1C (3-month average) typically improves within one testing cycle.

We monitor your progress regularly.
Many patients are able to reduce diabetes medications with proper nutrition. Well work with your doctor to safely adjust medications as your blood sugar improves.

This should always be done under medical supervision.
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