A prediabetes diagnosis came as a shock to 60-year-old Nancy Butsumyo, but a proactive response that included lifestyle changes and education led by the Diabetes Prevention Program at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute helped her get back in the game.
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Learning healthy lifestyle changes with the Diabetes Prevention Program at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute
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T AGE 60, NANCY BUTSUMYO WAS NO STRANGER to the perils of type 2 diabetes. The retired biotech industry professional’s father and brother both had
the chronic condition that affects the way the body processes sugar, or glucose, in the blood. She had struggled with her weight and had high A1C levels that didn’t budge with diet and regular exercise—she’s an avid pickleball player. But she was surprised when routine blood work during an annual visit with her primary care physician showed that her glucose levels were elevated, indicating prediabetes.
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