How to support a partner who has recently been diagnosed with prediabetes

When your life partner is diagnosed with prediabetes, it’s natural to have questions. How does prediabetes differ from diabetes? How will this diagnosis impact their life? And, most of all, how can you show support at a time that no doubt feels challenging for one of the most important people in your life

“For some people, a diagnosis of prediabetes can be very stressful and cause increased anxiety in everyday family life, especially if there is a family history of diabetes and complications,” says Elizabeth Huggins, RD, a dietitian and certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at Hilton Head Health. Those feelings may rub off on you because you love your significant other and want what’s best for them. That’s a good thing.