Pre-diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not 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.
Pre-diabetes is diagnosed when your A1C level falls between 5.7% and 6.4%. This indicates that your average blood sugar levels have been moderately elevated over the past 2-3 months.
Yes, pre-diabetes is a serious condition because it increases your risk of:
Yes! With lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight loss, many people can reverse pre-diabetes and return to normal blood sugar levels.