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My a1-c is 5.8 so is pre-diabetes reversible because i fear getting full blown type 2 diabetes?

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Yes: You can prevent it by staying away completely from sugar and sweeteners in all their different forms and consuming a healthy diet

Answered 5/1/2015

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