By Charlyn Fargo Ware | @NutritionRd April 19, 2021 | 11:25 a.m. If you’ve gotten the news that you have prediabetes, no doubt you panicked — at least for a minute or two. According to the latest federal data from 2016, one-third of U.S. adults have prediabetes. With prediabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal but lower than the threshold for a diabetes diagnosis. The good news is prediabetes can be reversed by changing your diet (eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low-fat dairy) and getting regular physical activity. For someone diagnosed with prediabetes, weight loss is key. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends weight loss of 5 percent to 7 percent (and regular exercise) to lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.