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Approximately 54 million people in the United States age 21 years and older have pre-diabetes – and don’t even know it. Could you be one of them?

It’s very possible. Often times there are no symptoms of pre-diabetes and you can have the condition for several years without noticing anything is wrong.

The term “pre-diabetes” simply means your blood glucose level is higher than normal, but it is not yet in the diabetic range. Sometimes this condition is called impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) depending on what test was used to determine your glucose level.

Here are 4 critical facts you should know about pre-diabetes:

1. People was pre-diabetes have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and eye disease.

2. Those diagnosed with pre-diabetes are 5 to 15 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than people who have glucose levels within the normal range.

3. In the United States, approximately 1 out of 3 three people born in the year 2000 will develop diabetes in his or her lifetime. This risk is even greater for ethnic minorities: 2 of every 5 African-Americans and Hispanics, and 1 of 2 Hispanic females, will develop the disease.

4. With proper weight management and exercise, the progression of pre-diabetes to full blown diabetes can be prevented or delayed. Studies show that losing 7% of body weight and engaging in moderate exercise at least 150 minutes per week can prevent or delay diabetes and even return blood glucose levels to normal.

How is pre-diabetes diagnosed?

Presently there are two tests used to identify elevated glucose levels — fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and the two-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).

Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) is detected when blood glucose levels are between the ranges of 140 — 199 mg/dl two hours after an oral glucose tolerance test has been administered.

Impaired fasting glucose (IFG) is detected when blood glucose levels are between the ranges of 100 — 125 mg/dl after an eight hour fast.

Pre-diabetes risk factors

The risk factors for developing pre-diabetes are the same as those for developing type 2 diabetes. The people who have the following risk factors should be screened for pre-diabetes:

1. All people 45 years of age or older particularly those who are overweight.
2. People less than 45 years of age who are overweight and have any one of the following risk factors — increased triglyceride levels and/or decreased HDL cholesterol
3. Having a relative with diabetes.
4. Member of high-risk ethnic population.
5. And those with high blood pressure or history of vascular disease.

What is the risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

The risk of pre-diabetes progressing into diabetes depends on if the pre-diabetes is IFG only, IGT only, or both. Those who have pre-diabetes and are older, have a family history of diabetes, are overweight, or had gestational diabetes are more likely to progress to diabetes.

Also people who have both ISG and IGT are twice as likely to develop diabetes as those who only had one of the two conditions.

Unfortunately, about 25% of people with pre-diabetes will develop diabetes within 3 to 5 years. The majority of individuals with IFG or IGT will go on to develop diabetes within about 10 years, unless they lose weight and modify their lifestyle to include physical activity.

Intervention

The good news is developing type 2 diabetes is not inevitable. If you’ve been diagnosed with pre-diabetes you can prevent or delay the progression to diabetes by modifying your lifestyle to include a nutritional diet and moderate exercise.

How to substantially lower – or even eliminate – your risk

PreCrea™ is a completely natural supplement specially formulated for people who currently have pre-diabetes or higher than normal glucose levels. Designed by PreEmptive Meds, a predisease therapeutic company, its formulation is based on the philosophy that fighting disease in its early stages (or predisease stage) is critical to prevent the development of full-blown disease. PreCrea™ gets to the root of the problem before diabetes has a chance to develop fully.

Clinical studies show that using PreCrea™ to treat pre-diabetes actually lowers blood glucose levels 20-30 points. As an added bonus, a weight loss of 15-20 pounds is entirely possible – which also contributes to getting the predisease state under control.

Don’t gamble with your health – or your life. If you are pre-diabetic right now, or you are at risk for developing pre-diabetes, you can find knowledgeable information about PreCrea™ at this website.

If you suffer from debilitating, widespread pain, crushing fatigue, sleep disturbances, and depression, fibromyalgia could be responsible.

For year, the mainstream medical community largely ignored this disorder. Those struggling to find answers to their disrupted lives where often told, “It’s all in your head” despite the crippling symptoms. And as if the above symptoms aren’t harsh enough, people often have to deal with other symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as:

• Morning stiffness
• Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
• Headaches, including migraines
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Problems with thinking and memory (sometimes called “fibro fog”)
• Painful menstrual periods and other pain syndromes

Who Is Likely To Get Fibromyalgia?

Over 5 million adults suffer from fibromyalgia. Women are much more likely to contract the disease – the Female: Male ratio is 7:1. However men and children can also have the disorder. Most people are diagnosed during the middle age and prevalence increases with age.

Unique Characteristics

While the precise cause and/or risk factors are still unknown, there are some characteristics associated with the onset of the disease:

• Stressful or traumatic events, such as car accidents, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Repetitive injuries
• Illness such as viral infections
• Certain diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and lupus
• A genetic predisposition for fibromyalgia

People with fibromyalgia react strongly to things other people wouldn’t find painful. This is due to abnormal pain perception processing associated with fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia Treatment

In treating fibromyalgia, a multidisciplinary approach is necessary. This includes screening and treatment for depression. Scientific evidence suggests that aerobic exercise and anti-depressant therapy are effective in reducing the symptoms.

Lyrica, the first fibromyalgia drug to be approved by the FDA, is often prescribed for managing fibromyalgia pain. However, it does come with a long list of side effects, some of them potentially life threatening.

These side effects include, but are not limited to:

• Dizziness
• Weight gain
• Drowsiness
• Infections
• Headaches
• Dry mouth
• Chest pain
• Memory loss
• Vomiting
• Vertigo
• Flu like symptoms

The more serious side effects of Lyrica include symptoms of congestive heart failure or arrhythmia, bruising and bleeding, changes in vision, anxiety or confusion, allergic reactions, and the risk of becoming dependent or addicted to the drug.

Fortunately, there is a better option.

A 100% Safe and Natural Alternative To Fibromyalgia Pain

Why continue to suffer from fibromyalgia pain or risk the potentially dangerous side effects of prescription drugs when there is a new 100% natural alternative available to you right now?

PreArthros™ and PreArthros+ ™ are natural botanical formulations that work together to reduce inflammatory joint pain caused by arthritis. These natural substances contain plant-based components that not only relieve arthritis pain, they also serve to protect the cardiovascular system, they are easy on the stomach, and will not harm the kidneys.

Hundreds of doctors have used PreArthros™ and PreArthros +™ to treat thousands of patients for over two years. The results have been remarkable — these two supplements have been shown to lower pain and inflammation on an average of 80%.

PreArthros™ is completely affordable at only $9 per week. You can find out more about PreArthros™ and PreArthros +™ right here. There IS help for your fibromyalgia pain. Take control of your life today and don’t spend another minute worrying about how you’re going to manage your pain.

When you suffer from joint pain, you never know what the day is going to bring. So many different factors determine how you’re going to feel at any given time. The weather, your gender, your age, other health issues, how much you exercise, and your daily activities all play a role in your ability to successfully manage arthritis.

To make matters worse, there are more than 100 different conditions that fall under the blanket term “arthritis,” which in turn makes it so difficult to get an accurate diagnosis in the first place. Then you have to go through the trial and error of finding a safe drug that works for you, and finally, you have to alter your lifestyle to get relief from your pain. It’s incredibly frustrating.

What exactly causes arthritis pain?

You know your arthritis causes you pain, but do you know why exactly? The simple answer is that arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage has many different jobs — to protect the joints, to allow for smooth movement, and to absorb shock when pressure is placed on the joint (as in walking.) Without sufficient cartilage, the bones rub together, which causes pain, swelling and inflammation, and stiffness.

Joint inflammation occurs for a variety of reasons:

*An autoimmune disease — the body attacks itself
*A broken bone
*General wear and tear on joints
*A bacterial or viral infection

Often times, the inflammation goes away on its own after the injury has had a chance to heal, or the disease has been successfully treated. However, with some injuries and diseases, the inflammation does not go away or destruction results in long-term pain and deformity. When this happens, you have chronic arthritis.

Osteoarthritis – the most common type of arthritis

Osteoarthritis is most likely to occur as you age. The pain of osteoarthritis may be felt in any joint, but most commonly it is felt in your hips, knees or fingers.

Risk factors for osteoarthritis

Being overweight, previous injuries to the affected joint, and using the affected joint in a repetitive action that puts stress on the joint puts you at more risk for developing osteoarthritis. Arthritis can occur in men and women of all ages. About 37 million people in America have arthritis of some kind, which is almost one out of every seven people.

Symptoms of arthritis

*Joint pain
*Joint swelling
*Reduced ability to move the joint
*Redness of the skin around the joint
*Stiffness, especially in the morning
*Warmth around the joint

However, arthritis doesn’t merely affect the joints. Arthritis and arthritis pain impacts so many other areas of your body and so many aspects of your life. It’s a long-term condition that needs to be skillfully managed over time.

Get back in control of your life

Why continue to suffer from arthritis pain when there is a new 100% natural alternative available to you right now? PreArthros™ and PreArthros+ ™ are natural botanical formulations that work together to reduce inflammatory joint pain caused by arthritis. These natural substances contain plant-based components that not only relieve arthritis pain, they also serve to protect the cardiovascular system, they are easy on the stomach, and will not harm the kidneys.

Hundreds of doctors have used PreArthros™ and PreArthros +™ to treat thousands of patients for over two years. The results have been remarkable — these two supplements have been shown to lower pain and inflammation on an average of 80%.

PreArthros™ is completely affordable at only $9 per week. You can find out more about PreArthros™ and PreArthros +™ right here. There IS help for your arthritis joint pain. Take control of your life today and don’t spend another minute worrying about how you’re going to manage her pain.

While not all doctors agree on the definition or cause of metabolic syndrome, they do agree on one thing – it’s a condition that puts you at risk for heart disease and diabetes.

Your risk is greatest if you have the following underlying causes:

* Abdominal obesity
* Sedentary lifestyle
* High glucose levels

In addition, some medications may put you at risk because they cause weight gain or unhealthy changes in blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels. Medicines commonly used to treat inflammation, allergies, HIV, and depression or other mental illnesses fall within this category.

Populations affected

Metabolic syndrome is more common in African American women than in African American men and in Mexican American women more than Mexican American men. It affects white women and men equally.

In the United States, some racial groups are most at risk for metabolic syndrome. Mexican Americans have the greatest incidence of this condition at 31.9% of the population. Caucasians (23.8%) and African Americans (21.6%) have the lowest rates.

You may also be at risk if you have a parent of sibling with diabetes, you have been diagnosed with diabetes, or you’re a woman with a history of ovarian cysts.

Members of certain ethnic groups, such as South Asians, have an increased risk as well.

What are the signs and symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome itself usually has no symptoms. Most of the risk factors linked to metabolic syndrome have no signs or symptoms, although a large waistline is a visible sign.

Some people may have symptoms of high blood sugar (if diabetes is present) or, occasionally, high blood pressure. Symptoms of high blood sugar often include increased thirst; increased urination, especially at night; fatigue (tiredness); and blurred vision.

Before the onset of type 2 diabetes, a condition known as prediabetes almost always exist. That means blood glucose levels are higher than the normal range but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. However, long-term damage to the heart may begin in the prediabetic stage.

Since prediabetes contributes to a host of health risks including metabolic syndrome, getting a handle on this condition is imperative for long-term health. The good news is there is a safe, inexpensive, 100% natural solution.

Natural supplements for prediabetes

PreEmptive Meds, a predisease therapeutic company, offers PreCrea™ — an all natural, twice-a-day herbal supplement specifically design for people with prediabetes or higher than normal blood sugar levels. The doctors at PreEmptive Meds realize the importance of fighting disease as early as possible. Their natural supplements treat predisease – which in turn prevents chronic disease. Most pharmaceutical drugs are indicated for full-blown disease; however, by that time the disease is usually irreversible.

PreCrea™ is 100% natural, 100% safe, and has been used by hundreds of doctors to treat thousands of patients in the pre-diabetes stage. With PreCrea™ blood sugar is lowered 20-30 points and as an added benefit many patients report a weight loss of 15-20 pounds.

Now this potent supplement is available to the general public. If you feel you’re at risk for developing diabetes, or you already have some of the symptoms, insightful information about PreCrea™ is available for you right here. Don’t wait until diabetes has had a chance to set in. Find out how you can naturally and effectively treat prediabetes with PreCrea™ now.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock since last November, you’re aware of the hotly debated topic of health care reform. Regardless of which side of the fence you’re on, there’s no doubt that health care cost is rising – to the point that many employers have had to cut back on the amount of health insurance coverage they offer employees. The backlash falls into the lap of American families who have had to trim their budgets, too – often foregoing necessities – to afford needed health care.

That’s why many businesses are turning to employee wellness programs in an effort to get a handle on these escalating costs. Preventative care, the kind that potentially saves lives, is often the catalyst for implementing these wellness programs.

The best part? Not only do companies salvage their bottom line, but also their employees learn to take ownership in their own health and live healthier, more productive lives.

Managing obesity, smoking, and stress

Health issues like obesity, smoking, and stress have been proven to cause lost productivity and increase the cost of health care coverage. By focusing on these issues with a wellness program, employees learn about preventative care through exercise classes, weight-loss groups, counseling sessions, and smoking cessation programs.

According to a recent CNN article, the company Quest Diagnostics is seeing positive results from implementing such a program. In their voluntary program called Healthy Quest, not only do they offer avenues to combat major health issues, employees and their spouses receive a personalized health report based on laboratory test results. They even offer a monetary incentive to their employees for participating.

And as health care costs continue to climb, wellness programs such as Healthy Quest potentially increase company revenue. Healthy employees lead to more productive employees.

Potential drawbacks of wellness programs

As with any program, there is a downside. Employees are sometimes skeptical about releasing private information. When confidentiality issues arise, companies need to insure employees their personal and private information will not be shared with anyone. Also, programs should be voluntary.

Smaller businesses may not have the resources that larger companies have, but there are small changes they can make that will make a big difference in the long run. Encouraging the use of stairwells, cutting back on the junk food in the vending machine, or starting an aerobics class or walking program are just a few of the possibilities.

The Affordable Health Choices Act

In July of 2009, the Senate HELP Committee approved The Affordable Health Choices Act, which provides resources and tools to help employers implement and evaluate their wellness program. The idea is raise awareness of the importance of healthy living and the steps individuals can take to safeguard their health.

PreEmptive Meds

Obviously, the best way to treat a disease is to prevent it from ever striking. That is the exact philosophy of PreEmptive Meds. To be precise, intervention within the pre-disease state is the pillar of the PreEmptive Med philosophy.

PreEmptive Meds is the first and only therapeutics company that specializes in all-natural formulations designed to offer physicians and patients options for managing pre-disease and early disease conditions. Our goal is to preempt the development of chronic disease before it is irreversible. And with America’s health care crisis, taking care of problems before they reach full-blown disease is a timely issue indeed.

If you would like to learn more about PreEmptive Meds, please visit our website for information that could very well increase your quality of life – if not prolong it.

Metabolic Syndrome, Syndrome X, and Insulin Resistance — three different names for one condition that greatly increases your chance of developing diabetes and heart disease.

Consider this. A person with metabolic syndrome is twice as likely to develop heart disease and five times as likely to develop diabetes as someone without this disorder. Currently, there are about 47 million adults in the United States (approximately 25%) who have full-blown metabolic syndrome and the numbers are growing. The chief factor responsible for the skyrocketing increase is the rising epidemic of obesity among adults. Experts speculate that metabolic syndrome may soon be the leading risk factor for heart disease, overtaking smoking as the number one cause.

Metabolic syndrome is frequently referred to as Insulin Resistance Syndrome because insulin resistance is a basic metabolic disorder, which affects the body’s ability to efficiently utilize insulin.

Five Risk Factors For Metabolic syndrome

An increased weight circumference — those who have increased abdominal fat or an “apple” shaped belly are at risk. When it comes to indicators of heart disease risk, belly fat is a much stronger indicator than fat in other areas of the body. The larger the waist circumference, the greater the risk. Women with a waist measurement of 35 inches or greater, and men with a waist measurement of 40 inches or greater are at the greatest risk.

High blood glucose levels — fasting blood glucose levels greater than 100 mg per deciliter (mg/dl) increase the risk of developing heart disease. And even slightly high blood glucose is an early warning sign of diabetes.

High triglyceride levels — triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood. A triglyceride level greater than or equal to 150 mg per deciliter boosts chances of heart disease.

High blood pressure — blood pressure is reported in numbers, a “top number” and a “bottom number”, for example 115/80. The first number is called systolic blood pressure and it measures the pressure in the blood stream when your heart beats. The bottom number, the diastolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in the blood between heartbeats. A blood pressure greater than or equal to 130/85 millimeters of mercury (mg Hg) indicates an increased risk of heart disease.

Decreased HDL (good) cholesterol levels — HDL is referred to as good cholesterol because adequate levels reduce the risk of heart disease. Low levels, on the other hand, increase the risk.

You may develop any of these individual risk factors alone, but they tend to occur together; that’s why the disorder is referred to as a syndrome. In order to have a metabolic syndrome diagnosis you have to have at least three of the above risk factors. The more risk factors you have, the greater your chance of developing diabetes, heart disease, or a stroke.

Natural supplements for one dangerous risk factor of metabolic syndrome – how to substantially lower and help eliminate your risk

The good news is that it’s possible to prevent or even delay metabolic syndrome, mainly by adopting healthier lifestyle habits. Making healthy choices, such as managing your diet, controlling your weight, and consistent exercise is a lifelong commitment.  If you are prediabetic or have frank diabetes, you know that’s true.

PreCrea™ is a completely natural supplement specially formulated for people who currently have prediabetes or higher than normal glucose levels. Designed by PreEmptive Meds, a predisease therapeutic company, its formulation is based on the philosophy that fighting disease in its early stages (or prediease stage) is critical to prevent the development of full-blown disease. PreCrea™ gets to the root of the problem before diabetes has a chance to develop fully.

Clinical studies show that using PreCrea™ to treat prediabetes actually lowers blood glucose levels 20-30 points. As an added bonus, a weight loss of 15-20 pounds is entirely possible – which also contributes to getting the predisease state under control.

Don’t gamble with your health – or your life. If you are prediabetic right now, or you are at risk for developing prediabetes and insulin resistance, you can find knowledgeable information about PreCrea™ here.