If you have adult acne, it could be connected with pre-diabetes.

If you have adult acne and have fat around the middle ie: a large waist line or a big tummy, it could mean a high insulin level – a symptom of pre-diabetes.

If you are a woman and experience irregular periods, and you have more facial hair than usual and you also have fat deposit around your waist, get tested for pre-diabetes. It is also advisable to go and see your gynecologist and have your ovaries checked.

If you have a family history of Diabetes and you suffer from adult acne, you could be pre-diabetic.

Sounds outrageous?

No.

When you eat a diet of high sugars or fast acting sugars such as starch (bread, pasta, potatoes), sugary cakes and biscuits, sugary drinks including fruit juices, your insulin level will rise to try and deal with this surge in blood sugar. The surge in insulin will act directly with the fat cells in your stomach and store fat in the stomach’s walls.

That’s why having too much fat around your middle could be a precursor to diabetes -  but as we know, too much sugar or salt in the diet could lead to acne.

So what should you do?

1) Check with your doctor – Get your blood sugar (Hba1c) tested and see if that is really the case. To learn more about pre-diabetes and diabetes prevention, read this report.

2) Change your diet significantly – Avoid sugary foods such as cakes, juice, sodas, candy. Ease off too much starch: no more subway sandwiches, take off the bun on a hamburger, avoid pasta dishes, avoid potatoes, fries, pizzas and big rice dishes. Eat whole grain, lots of green leafy vegetables, lean protein and drinks lots of water. Fruit in moderation (berries such as blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are best).

3) Do moderate exercise everyday. Even if it is just walking around the block for thirty minutes – just do it. Move around and be active after a meal, even if it just cleaning the dishes and loading the dishwasher or playing with your dog. (It will love you for it!)

Normally a diet change and a consistent exercise plan will keep diabetes at bay if you are pre-diabetic. If you are over weight, go on a healthy diet to lose weight. Not only will you find your body fitter and healthier, your skin will clear up too and you may find that adult acne will no longer be an issue.

Note : This is for information purposes only and is not medical advise – consult your doctor first. The author is not a doctor and is not responsible for your actions.

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Dr. Bernstein is probably one of the greatest diabetes pioneers. I know because he treated my brother. Here is a video where he debates with Dr. Wolpert on glucose levels. He has other videos on Youtube so go check them out if you want to learn more about Diabetes.

Debate about a1c on dLife