What should you know about snacks for prediabetes and high cholesterol?

Prediabetes means blood glucose is higher than the usual healthy range but not in the diabetes range. High cholesterol concerns the amount and types of fat-like particles in the blood. A snack cannot correct either result on its own, but repeated food choices can support the wider plan.

Useful combinations include vegetables with hummus, a small handful of unsalted nuts, plain yoghurt with berries, or wholegrain crackers with a protein food. Fibre can slow digestion, while protein may make a small snack more satisfying.

Check labels for added sugar, saturated fat, and salt. Prefer minimally processed foods and keep portions appropriate to your meal pattern. Pair carbohydrate foods with fibre or protein instead of choosing sweet drinks, pastries, or confectionery alone.

Book a Cholesterol Test or Nutrition Counselling appointment if you need help interpreting results or planning meals. Medicines such as Statin Therapy may be recommended for some people; do not start, stop, or change them based on snacks alone.

Food choices are not an emergency treatment. Get urgent help for chest pressure or pain, sudden weakness on one side, trouble speaking, or sudden severe breathlessness. These can be warning signs of conditions such as Angina or Stroke.

Ask what your glucose and cholesterol results mean together, what portion pattern suits your medicines and activity, and whether a repeat test or treatment review is needed. Mention weight changes and any family history of vascular disease.