Prediabetes is a medical diagnosis for those who have higher than normal fasting glucose levels; however, the levels are not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes, can cause long term damage to the body, including the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels.
Prediabetes impacts one in three American adults (88 million). Approximately 84 percent of these individuals are not aware they have this condition. Oftentimes, after receiving a diagnosis, people think prediabetes is not that serious but in truth prediabetes increases the risk of developing a number of ominous health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Prediabetes means the body does not properly respond to insulin. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas to shuttle glucose into the cells for energy use. In the case of prediabetes, the insulin is resistant to moving along glucose. The pancreas responds by creating more insulin to try to make your cells respond. Over time, your pancreas cannot keep up and causes glucose levels to rise. Prediabetes can go undetected for many years until a health problem like type 2 diabetes arises. It is vital to have blood sugar levels tested yearly, particularly if a person has any of the following risk factors:
Prediabetes can affect numerous organs and systems in the body and can lead to health conditions including:
Prediabetes acts as a warning light for future complications, including type 2 diabetes, vision problems, heart disease, kidney disease, and much more. Luckily, numerous lifestyle modifications can reverse prediabetes and lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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