What is prediabetes?

    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Prediabetes is a condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels that do not meet the criteria for type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes and is associated with the presence of obesity (especially abdominal or visceral obesity), dyslipidemia, and high blood pressure.[1]

    References

    1. ^American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee2. Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2022Diabetes Care.(2022 Jan 1)