Prediabetes

Overview

Prediabetes is a condition with blood sugar levels higher than normal but not diabetic.

Symptoms

• •Usually none
• •Acanthosis nigricans
• •Fatigue

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓HbA1c 5.7–6.4%
• ✓Fasting 100–125 mg/dL
• ✓OGTT 140–199 mg/dL

Treatments

• →Lifestyle intervention
• →Weight loss 5-7%
• →Metformin (high risk)

Risk Factors