As its name suggests, pre-type 2 diabetes is a condition that exists before a person develops actual diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, pre-type 2 diabetes means blood glucose levels are higher than they should be but not high enough to be officially diagnosed as diabetes. The ADA states that there are approximately 57 million people in the U.S. who have pre-type 2 diabetes.
While pre-type 2 diabetes is not officially diabetes, the condition can still cause long-term damage to the heart and circulatory system of the body. For this reason, the University of Michigan Health System says it is important for people with the condition to monitor their diet closely, particularly when it comes to carbohydrates.
Halibut
Halibut is rich is magnesium. HealthMad.com reports that magnesium is a mineral they say is lacking in 25 percent of diabetics. Eating three ounces of baked halibut can provide 23 percent of the daily recommend allowance of magnesium.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit, HealthMad.com reports, is high in chromium, which may help reduce blood sugar levels. Grapefruit can be eaten throughout the day, making it an ideal way to treat or prevent diabetes.
Kidney Beans
Beans, such as kidney beans, can be an effective way to cut the sugar levels in your blood. The complex carbohydrates in beans are digested more slowly than sugar. This slow absorption means glucose enters the blood more slowly and helps you keep your blood sugar levels in check.
Buckwheat
HealthMad.com states that buckwheat contains amylase and amylopectin that helps slowly release sugar into the bloodstream and also helps prevents spikes in blood sugar.
Avocados
The fiber in avocados, HealthMad.com states, is a great weapon for lowering your blood sugar levels. By slowing the digestion of starches and sugars in the body, fiber reduces blood glucose spikes.
