The Window of Opportunity
The CDC estimates 96 million U.S. adults have prediabetes. The encouraging part: modest weight loss sharply improves insulin sensitivity. Research such as the UK DiRECT trial showed that significant weight loss can produce remission of type 2 diabetes in some newly diagnosed people — and the same lever works earlier, in prediabetes.
The Move
- Aim for a 5–10% reduction in body weight via a gentle deficit.
- A 250–500 kcal/day reduction is sustainable and effective.
- Pair with consistent carbs and regular activity.
Our Type 2 Diabetes Calorie Calculator sets a gentle deficit and diabetes-oriented macros. See diabetes weight loss and the Diabetes hub.
Educational only. Prediabetes is a lab diagnosis; confirm targets and screening with your clinician.