After a prediabetes diagnosis, it’s tempting to immediately eliminate bread, rice, sugar, and every other food you’ve been warned about. But how can you confidently decide what to change if you haven’t identified what is happening now?

In this episode, Jenny explains why awareness should come before restriction, elimination diets, or a complete lifestyle overhaul.

You’ll hear:

• ​ Why changing everything at once can make prediabetes feel even more overwhelming• Five areas to observe: sleep, energy, hunger, mood, and digestion• How to notice patterns without judging yourself or blaming one food• What to examine on three food labels you use regularly• Why serving size can completely change what you think you’re consuming• How to conduct a realistic 24-hour awareness check-in• How to turn one surprising pattern into one small experiment

Jenny also shares how becoming aware of her regular sweet coffee and butter-roll breakfast helped her begin making more intentional choices while navigating prediabetes from her late 20s into her 30s.

Your action for the week: Choose one ordinary 24-hour period and observe how you sleep, eat, and feel. At the end of the day, ask yourself: “What pattern surprised me?”

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This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Jenny Peña is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach. She does not provide individualized medical treatment.

Always speak with your healthcare provider before making significant changes to your diet, exercise routine, medication, or healthcare plan.