Before an individual is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the doctor can diagnose the patient with a condition that is called pre-diabetes. Approximately 57 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with this condition. A doctor will diagnose the patient with pre-diabetes when their glucose levels are elevated but are not high enough to classify it as type 2 diabetes. When this occurs, the doctor can place them a Pre Diabetic Diet plan and it can assists them with controlling these levels. Presently, there are different types of diet plans that can be used. The type of diet is usually based on the person’s personal preferences. Some of these diets include the plate method diet for pre-diabetes, carbohydrate counting diet plan, and the glycemic index. Each diet involves keeping track of the foods that are being eaten throughout the day. For example, if the pre diabetic chooses the carbohydrate diet, they may be allowed to eat as much as 40 to 60 carbs per meal.