Don't think there is an answer to that.

I can tell you from pre-diabetes to "full blown"and especially not taking care of ones self that organ, nerve, muscle, skin and other damage occurs. Some of that is not reversible.

If one suspects this stay in close contact with a Doctor. There is no way to ":un-ring a bell".

I was never classified as pre-diabetic...mine was just there when discovered

Mziz- How was it discovered? Through blood tests or did you have symptoms? Husband is pre-diabetec, but only know because I made him have a physical done last April. Otherwise, he really doesn't have 'symptoms.'

i had blood work i very shock i had it the doctor told me right way so i can watch my diet i learn a lot from this groups

he can stay at pre diabetic just watch he diets

for several years before "official diagnosis", I had odd symptoms, I did not have the thirst, etc but I just felt something not right when I would go for dr appt. they always did the yearly A1C which was always under 7 (the range at that time considered fine) so they would say, old age, etc and send me on my way lol.

Back in 2005 my hubby went thru open heart plus we had other stressful things going on and I was going blind..I could not see more than 3 feet in front of me ....would still go to work and drove the 60 mile to eye doctor (this happened in a matter of days)

so she was able to make glasses so I could see and had me call my doctor right then - she had nerve to say "I know your family history, and yours, you do not have diabetes if still concerned call to make an appoint !!!

What part of going blind did she not understand and knowing my family history should have been the trigger so I showed up at the doorstep of the office, she took my blood, called me 2 days later and said my blood sugar was almost 1000.....I said I told something was wrong and by the way you are fired ROFL.

and I still didn't have normal symptoms! we all react differently, have different symptoms and doctors tend to have their own ideas so basically trust your body, and push back at doctors if need be and take control...it is your body

I went through a phase (for about a year) where I ate ice cream daily (a lot!). At the end of that year, my A1C # was consistent with having diabetes. I knew it ran in my family; you just don't think it will happen to you.

Since the diagnosis, I've eliminated ice cream from my diet completely. I keep my sugars & carbs down. A year later my A1C # was pre-diabetic and it is going down each time I'm tested.

One CAN manage their diabetes if they're careful with what they eat.

Trudilu- So you were 'pre-diabetic,' ate ice cream for a year and became diabetic? My husbands FBG back in April was 107. He has not changed his diet at all, is extremely lazy, barely into the 'obese' category, and is an alcoholic. When he saw the doctor, he (Dr.) didn't seem all-too concerned even though my hubby has metabolic syndrome with High Triglycerides, therefore if the doctor didn't seem concerned - hubby isn't concerned. Just wondering when Diabetes will strike in order for him to get a 'wake-up' call. Otherwise, he will continue to do what he is doing.... Thanks for the replies.

Wow, I'm really learning a lot here! Keep up the good work. One thing I'd like to know more of are natural remedies for diabetes. Do any of them really work or am I stuck taking insulin for the rest of my life? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and best of luck.

To #18....Yes, I was pre-diabetic for a long time. I can only tell you this based on my A1C numbers on my blood test which was 6.5 give or take. It didn't see to fluctuate so I didn't give it much thought.

Then I went through this ice-cream phase for about a year. I had about 1/2 gallon every other day. At some point during this time, I got a blood test and the A1C # shot up to 7.2! which according to a chart (and my Dr.) was consistent with having diabetes.

This was definitely a wake-up call for me. I just didn't think it would happen to me. I haven't had ice cream since that diagnosis and went on a diet low in carbs/sugars simultaneously. My A1C # is not down to 6.0. It has been consistently doing down too. Don't even miss the ice cream anymore, but it was hard at first.

Thanks for your honesty!

To be pre diabetic is something you need to take serious, apparently your blood tests have shown your blood levels to be over 110..You are not considered to be diabetic until your blood sugar goes over 120 for 3 or more tests,depending on you Dr..right now you can control by doing 2 main things, exercise,and most important-diet. That don't mean give up everything you love and go on a crash diet,no need for all of that just,reduce your sugar and starch intake for easy starters,If you are a food lover or junk food junkie,reduce your total food intake,drink plenty of water,its good for you,and NO late night snacking. If you must snack,try some fresh fruits and vegetables,your body will love you for it. Visit your Dr. or local hospital or health center and pick up some free pamphlets on it, if they don't have any, they would be happy to get some in for you,free of charge. It's nothing to panic about, but again,do take it serious, and follow up with your DR. to keep a check on your levels.

Diabetes can be reversed by natural home remedies, despite what some people might say. As a 30-year diabetes sufferer, I know how frustrating it can be to find answers. Fortunately, my diabetes is nowhere near what it once was. Just wanted to share a something that helped me out a lot when I was struggling to get better:

http://journalofnaturalhealth.com/diabetes/25daysolution.html

Best of luck to everyone!