Pre-diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as diabetes. It’s a warning sign that you’re at risk of developing type 2 diabetes if lifestyle changes aren’t made.
An A1C level between 5.7% and 6.4% indicates pre-diabetes. This means your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months are elevated but not in the diabetic range.
Fasting blood sugar levels between 100 mg/dL and 125 mg/dL are considered pre-diabetic. This is measured after not eating for at least 8 hours.
If you take an oral glucose tolerance test, a blood sugar level between 140 mg/dL and 199 mg/dL after 2 hours indicates pre-diabetes.
If you’re diagnosed with pre-diabetes, it’s important to take action to prevent it from progressing to diabetes. Here are some steps:
Yes! With lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight management, many people can reverse pre-diabetes and return their blood sugar levels to normal.