With prediabetes, blood sugar levels are elevated without a full diabetes diagnosis. The right diet can often delay or prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes. Here you can see which foods are classified as suitable or unsuitable with prediabetes.
With Prediabetes, 138 foods are currently allowed and 130 foods are not recommended. Check all foods in the interactive tool above.
Recommended foods include high-fiber options with a low glycemic index: whole grains, legumes, vegetables, berries, nuts, seeds, lean meat, and fish. These stabilize blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity.
Avoid foods that cause rapid blood sugar spikes: white bread, white rice, sweets, sugary drinks, fruit juices, processed snacks, and fast food. Saturated fats and alcohol should also be reduced.
Yes, for many people prediabetes can be halted or even reversed through dietary changes and physical activity. Studies show that weight reduction of 5-10% combined with a carbohydrate-conscious diet can significantly delay the development of type 2 diabetes.
The glycemic index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar. With prediabetes, it is advisable to prefer foods with a low GI (below 55): oatmeal, legumes, most vegetables, and whole grain products.
In prediabetes, blood sugar levels are elevated but not yet in the diabetic range. Fasting blood sugar is between 100 and 125 mg/dl. Through dietary changes and exercise, prediabetes can often be reversed.
Yes, studies show that switching to a fiber-rich, sugar- and white flour-reduced diet combined with regular exercise can reduce diabetes risk by up to 58%. Weight reduction is particularly effective.