Blood sugar irregularities or a prediabetes diagnosis

A prediabetes diagnosis or blood sugar irregularity is not something to take lightly - but it is also not a done deal. This is a critical window of opportunity. With the right intervention, the progression toward type 2 diabetes can be meaningfully slowed, stopped, or in many cases reversed. At Renew Health & Wellness, Dr. Jennifer Redmond, CNP, DNP treats prediabetes and insulin resistance with the same urgency she applies to established disease. Every patient begins with a thorough metabolic evaluation to understand exactly what is driving blood sugar problems - not just where the numbers sit today.

Your evaluation includes:

• Fasting glucose and fasting insulin

• HbA1c (a 3-month blood sugar average)

• C-peptide (a marker of insulin production)

• Glucose tolerance testing

• A full hormonal assessment

This detailed workup allows Dr. Jennifer Redmond, CNP, DNP to identify the root causes of blood sugar dysregulation. Common drivers include insulin resistance, excess cortisol, thyroid dysfunction, and sex hormone imbalance - all of which directly affect how your body processes glucose. Understanding the full picture is what makes treatment effective.

Medical treatment may include:

1. Metformin - a first-line insulin sensitizer with a strong safety record and excellent tolerability

2. GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide - medications that powerfully improve blood sugar control while also supporting meaningful weight loss

These options are selected based on your individual labs, health history, and goals. Dr. Jennifer Redmond, CNP, DNP does not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Every treatment plan is tailored to what your body specifically needs.

Nutrition plays a central role in reversing prediabetes. Our registered dietitian builds a personalized plan around blood sugar stabilization. Key focuses include:

• Lower glycemic load - choosing foods that cause a slower, steadier rise in blood sugar

• Adequate protein and fiber to support fullness and glucose control

• Strategic meal timing to reduce blood sugar spikes throughout the day

• Anti-inflammatory food patterns that directly improve insulin sensitivity

This is not a generic "eat healthy" plan. It is a targeted, evidence-based nutrition strategy designed around your metabolic needs.

Exercise is another powerful tool - and the type of exercise matters. Resistance training and post-meal movement have both been clinically shown to lower blood sugar. Your plan will include specific guidance on how to move in a way that directly supports metabolic health.

Sex hormone optimization is also a key part of the picture. Estrogen and testosterone deficiency can directly impair glucose metabolism. Addressing hormone imbalances supports insulin sensitivity at a foundational level - something most prediabetes programs overlook entirely.

At Renew Health & Wellness, prediabetes is not a waiting room for diabetes. It is your opportunity to reclaim your metabolic health. We are here to help you do exactly that.