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.
An A1C level between 5.7% and 6.4% is considered prediabetic. This means your average blood sugar levels are elevated but not yet in the diabetic range.
Prediabetes increases your risk of:
Yes! With lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight loss, many people can reverse prediabetes and prevent it from progressing to type 2 diabetes.