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Supporting prediabetes and type 2 diabetes to optimise your long-term metabolic health
I routinely work with clients aiming to reduce the progression of prediabetes or better manage their type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
Effective diabetes management goes far beyond just monitoring blood sugar through a simple blood draw or using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Factors such as dietary choices, stress, sleep quality, exercise, and lifestyle habits all play a critical role in controlling blood sugar levels and improving metabolic health. At Wellness with Ruchi, we work closely with clients to identify the root cause of their blood sugar imbalances and create an actionable path forward.
I have extensive experience of working with clients who are experiencing ongoing symptoms, are overweight, have a family history of diabetes, are taking or considering weight-loss medications like Mounjaro or Ozempic, have multiple metabolic health diagnoses (such as hypertension or high cholesterol), and are eager to prevent future complications while optimising their long-term health.
Together, we’ll create a personalised plan with practical, sustainable strategies designed to improve your metabolic health and support your every step of the way.
Ready to take the first step? Schedule a complimentary discovery call today to discuss your goals and learn how I can support you in achieving them.
WELLNESS with RUCHI Approach
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Benefits of our Personalised Weight Management Programmes
Personalised Assessment
We take the time to understand your health from all angles, considering factors like hormonal fluctuations, gut health, stress, sleep, and exercise.This gives us a clear picture of your unique needs, allowing us to design a diabetes programme that truly works for you.
Access to Functional Testing
We offer advanced functional tests unavailable through GPs, including continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for real-time blood sugar tracking, stool tests to analyse gut health and microbiome balance and nutrigenomics (DNA) tests for deeper insight into your blood sugar, metabolism and appetite regulation pathways.
Education and Empowerment
I help you understand how hormones, gut health, metabolism, detoxification impact type 2 diabetes. Working with us, you’ll learn how to build balanced meals, manage macronutrient proportions, and shift your mindset towards healthier choices. This empowers you to stabilise your blood sugar levels.
Long-Term Sustainability
Unlike restrictive diets that offer short-term fixes, we focus on practical strategies that seamlessly integrate into your life. Our diabetes programmes consider your unique dietary preferences, lifestyle, and circumstances, ensuring they are realistic and sustainable for you. This approach makes it easier to stay on track and achieve lasting results.
Success Stories
Understanding prediabetes and diabetes and their long-term health impact
The journey to diabetes is often slow and can take years to fully develop. Contributory risk factors include family history, genetics, carrying extra weight, especially around the middle, ethnicity (with South Asians, Black Africans, and those of African Caribbean descent being at greater risk), and various other dietary and lifestyle choices.
Prediabetes is a precursor to Type 2 diabetes, where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet in the diabetic range. While there are often no obvious symptoms, it signals that the body is struggling to regulate blood glucose levels properly. Without intervention, it can progress to Type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body becomes insensitive to insulin, or when the pancreas can no longer produce enough insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels. Symptoms may include excessive thirst, frequent urination particularly at night, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and slow-healing wounds. However, many people may not show symptoms until the condition has significantly advanced.
Prediabetes and diabetes can have serious long-term health impacts if not managed. Elevated blood sugar levels over time can lead to complications such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, nerve damage (neuropathy), and kidney failure. They also increase the risk of vision loss due to retinal damage and conditions like glaucoma and cataracts. Uncontrolled diabetes may cause foot ulcers and, in severe cases, amputations. Additionally, it raises the likelihood of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as poor blood sugar management affects brain health. Studies have consistently shown that lifestyle interventions, such as weight loss, and regular physical activity, can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes by up to 58% (American Diabetes Association).
Early intervention is key to preventing or managing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and improving long-term health outcomes. If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes, or are at risk, now is the time to take action. Our personalised and holistic nutrition and lifestyle programmes can help you manage your blood sugar levels and take back control of your longer-term metabolic health.
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