Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. It is a warning sign that you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes if lifestyle changes are not made.
An A1C level between 5.7% and 6.4% indicates prediabetes. This means your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months are higher than normal but not yet in the diabetic range.
Yes, prediabetes is a serious condition because it increases your risk of:
Yes! With healthy lifestyle changes, many people can reverse prediabetes and prevent it from progressing to type 2 diabetes.