Prediabetes can be your body’s way of signaling a much-needed wake-up call. Blood sugar levels slightly higher than normal may not sound like a big deal, but this can be a precursor to Type 2 diabetes, which brings with it a host of complications. Fortunately, catching prediabetes early means you can turn things around. But, are you getting the right help to prevent it from escalating?

With Heald, diabetes care goes beyond nutrition plans and calorie counts. We believe in understanding your life before making any promises or plans because healing diabetes isn't just about food; it’s about mindset, habits, emotional support, and the right kind of guidance. Here’s how Heald can help you take control of your health journey.

What is Prediabetes, and Why Should You Care?

Prediabetes occurs when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes. It’s a critical period where your body is telling you that it needs attention. Studies from the CDC suggest that over 96 million adults in the U.S. have prediabetes, and nearly 80% of them don’t know it. This is where the importance of early intervention comes in.

Programs like Heald are designed to help you catch and reverse prediabetes by making incremental, manageable changes to your lifestyle. But why should you care? Because without intervention, prediabetes can progress into Type 2 diabetes within 5 years, dramatically increasing your risk of heart disease, kidney issues, and nerve damage.

Heald: More Than Just a Nutrition Plan

At Heald, we don’t simply offer you a diet plan. We understand that diabetes can’t just be treated with food alone—it’s about how you live your life. That’s why we provide a 5-point healing plan focusing on diet, activity, sleep, stress management, and medication. We meet you where you are, with a hyper-personalized plan that fits seamlessly into your life.

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We know that your mindset can help you beat diabetes. Heald’s Diabetes Reversal Program focuses on building micro habits—small, incremental changes that add up over time. According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, building new habits and making small progress can create long-lasting behavioral changes. Our approach taps into this mindset, helping you create a sustainable lifestyle change.

Are You at Risk?

Certain factors increase the risk of developing prediabetes, including:

• Being overweight

• A sedentary lifestyle

• Being over the age of 45

• A family history of diabetes

• Previous gestational diabetes

Take this as example, Rajesh, a 50-year-old IT professional from Bangalore, was diagnosed with prediabetes but found it difficult to make lifestyle changes due to his hectic work schedule. Heald’s program created a tailored plan that fit into his life—taking 10-minute walks during work breaks and using Heald’s AI assistant to suggest healthy meals based on his food preferences. Over time, these small adjustments made a big difference, and Rajesh reversed his prediabetes within a year.

How Heald’s Approach Helps You Take Control

If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, you might feel overwhelmed, but with Heald’s hyper-personalized plans, you’re not alone. Our healing journey is built to fit into your existing life, allowing you to make small but impactful changes. Here’s how we do it:

1. Personalized Nutrition: Instead of a one-size-fits-all diet, we design a meal plan tailored to your culture, lifestyle, and daily schedule. Research from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlights how personalized diet plans can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes by more than 50%.

2. Micro Habits for Big Change: Our philosophy centers on atomic habits, creating tiny, effective actions that, when repeated, yield long-term results. Whether it’s taking short walks after meals or integrating mindfulness into your day, Heald’s plan encourages progress in ways that work for you.

3. Mindfulness and Emotional Support: Managing stress is critical for controlling blood sugar. According to research from Diabetes Care, people with higher stress levels tend to have worse blood sugar control. Our behavioral coaches help you develop mindfulness techniques that calm the mind, which is crucial for blood sugar stabilization. And we’re with you every step of the way, offering 24/7 support through our AI guide, which is like having a coach in your pocket.

4. Technology as Your Co-Pilot: Heald uses advanced machine learning and wearables to track your progress. By leveraging data from your continuous glucose monitor (CGM), our platform adjusts your healing plan in real-time, providing nudges to help you stay on track. The app also offers healthy recipes, real-time answers to your questions, and reminders to stay active.

5. Care Team Support: Your healing journey is backed by a team of experts, including nutritionists, doctors, and fitness coaches, all accessible through the Heald app. This human element, combined with AI-powered insights, ensures that your plan stays tailored to your progress.