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Pre-Diabetes Support in Brisbane
A pre-diabetes result is one of the most useful signals your body can give you. It tells us early — when there is still plenty we can do.
Maybe your GP mentioned your HbA1c was creeping up. Maybe your fasting glucose got flagged. Maybe there's family history and you want to get ahead of it.
Pre-diabetes is the body telling you that insulin sensitivity has dropped and blood sugar is harder to manage than it used to be. It is not a diagnosis to panic about — it is an opportunity to change direction before the picture becomes more entrenched.
Signs and symptoms
What you might notice
- • Stubborn weight around the middle
- • Afternoon energy crashes
- • Strong cravings, especially for carbs or sugar
- • Waking through the night
- • Family history of type 2 diabetes
- • Previous gestational diabetes
What your GP might flag
- • HbA1c 6.0–6.4% (42–47 mmol/mol)
- • Fasting glucose 5.6–6.9 mmol/L
- • Impaired oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
- • Elevated triglycerides and LDL cholesterol
- • Low HDL
How we help
- Understand what your numbers actually mean
- Build a way of eating that stabilises blood sugar without restriction
- Address the lifestyle pieces (sleep, stress, movement) that affect glucose
- Track progress meaningfully — and celebrate it
- Work alongside your GP and any medical investigations
- Reduce your risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes
Related conditions
These are commonly linked. Understanding the connections is often the fastest way to make sense of what your body is doing.
Frequently asked questions
What does a pre-diabetes HbA1c mean?+
An HbA1c of 6.0–6.4% (42–47 mmol/mol) is generally considered pre-diabetes in Australia. It means your average blood glucose over the last 3 months is higher than ideal — a warning sign, not a verdict.
Can pre-diabetes be reversed?+
Pre-diabetes is one of the most modifiable metabolic conditions there is. Many people return their HbA1c to the normal range with the right nutrition and lifestyle support.
Do I need to cut sugar completely?+
No. Stable blood sugar comes from how meals are built, timed and combined — not from avoiding individual foods or sugar entirely.
Your next step
Get clarity about pre-diabetes
Your first consultation is about understanding your full picture — not handing you a meal plan. We'll explore what's driving your pre-diabetes and what realistic next steps actually look like.
No referral required · Brisbane & online · Takes 20 minutes