Prediabetes

Prediabetes is a health condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as Type 2 diabetes. It is a warning sign that the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar is impaired and increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

Blood Sugar Levels:

• • Fasting blood sugar: 100-125 mg/dL
  • Hemoglobin A1c: 5.7%-6.4%
  • Oral glucose tolerance test: 140-199 mg/dL

• Risk Factors:
   
  
  • • Overweight or obesity
    • Sedentary lifestyle
    • Family history of diabetes
    • Age (45 years and older)
    • Ethnicity (higher risk in African American, Hispanic, and Asian American populations)
    • History of gestational diabetes or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)