Overview

  • Pre-diabetes = higher than normal blood sugar
  • No symptoms in most cases
  • High risk of developing type 2 diabetes
  • Often reversible with lifestyle changes

What is Pre-Diabetes?

Pre-diabetes occurs when blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. Most people don’t experience symptoms, but the condition increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

How is it diagnosed?

Fasting Blood Glucose Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
HbA1c Test

Risk Factors to Watch For

While anyone can develop pre-diabetes, some factors increase your risk:

Overweight (especially around the waist)
Family history of type 2 diabetes
Being over 45 years of age
A history of gestational diabetes

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Symptoms may include

Pre-diabetes often has no obvious symptoms, which is why many people do not know they have it until they are tested. If symptoms do occur, they may include:

Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Feeling more tired than usual
Blurred vision

What You Can Do

Healthy eating
Regular physical activity
Weight management
Regular health checks

Next Steps

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