{"id":6141,"date":"2023-06-29T11:34:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T06:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/?p=6141"},"modified":"2025-12-23T15:02:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T09:32:42","slug":"prediabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/prediabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Prediabetes: Symptoms, Test and Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overview<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Prediabetes<\/strong> is a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to merit a diabetes diagnosis. A healthy lifestyle along with regular check-ups of blood glucose helps to keep a check on prediabetes and prevents it from converting into diabetes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Blood glucose is the main source of energy for the body and insulin allows blood glucose to enter the body\u2019s cells, which is then converted into energy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/prediabetes.jpg\" alt=\"prediabetes\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the case of Prediabetes, the body fails to use the insulin it produces effectively. Not being able to use insulin effectively leads to raised glucose levels in the blood.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Over the long-term high glucose levels are associated with damage to the body and failure of various organs and tissues.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What are the risk factors for Prediabetes?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The risk factors for prediabetes include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Family history of diabetes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/why-is-obesity-a-health-problem\/\">Obesity<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Age of 45 years or older<\/li>\n<li>Physical inactivity<\/li>\n<li>Hypertension or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/high-blood-pressure-causes-symptoms-and-prevention\/\">High Blood Pressure<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Low HDL Cholesterol and high triglyceride levels<\/li>\n<li>History of gestational diabetes or having given birth to a baby weighing more than 4 kilograms.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/all-about-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos\/\">Polycystic Ovary Syndrome<\/a> (PCOS)<\/li>\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Stressful lifestyle<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What are the symptoms of Prediabetes?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prediabetes doesn\u2019t usually have any signs or symptoms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The signs and symptoms that suggest that a person has moved from prediabetes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/what-is-type-2-diabetes\/\">type 2 diabetes<\/a> include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Frequent urination<\/li>\n<li>Excessive thirst<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Increased Hunger<\/li>\n<li>Extreme fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Blurry vision<\/li>\n<li>Slow healing wounds<\/li>\n<li>Tingling or numbness in the feet or toes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How to prevent and manage Prediabetes?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Making a few changes in your lifestyle will lower the risk of prediabetes and other diseases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The management tips include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Lose extra weight<\/li>\n<li>Follow a balanced, healthy diet. The diet should include smaller portions and less fat and sugar. The diet should also include various food groups such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.<\/li>\n<li>Limit red meat and avoid processed meats<\/li>\n<li>Get more physical activity. Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity 5 days a week<\/li>\n<li>Limit alcohol intake<\/li>\n<li>Quit smoking<\/li>\n<li>Get an adequate amount of sleep<\/li>\n<li>Lower your stress. Deep breathing exercises, mindful meditation, and yoga can surely help.<\/li>\n<li>Keep yourself well hydrated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How is Prediabetes diagnosed?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Doctors use a variety of blood tests to diagnose prediabetes and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/test-for-diabetes\">diabetes<\/a>. Here are some of the tests that a doctor may recommend:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/pathology-test\/hba1c\">HbA1c test<\/a><\/span> evaluates the average amount of glucose in the blood over the last 2 to 3 months. It&#8217;s also called HbA1c, glycated hemoglobin test, and glycohemoglobin.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>HbA1c readings can be interpreted as below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"260\"><strong>A1c Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"120\"><strong>Indication<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"260\">Less than 5.7%<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Normal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"260\">5.7% to 6.4%<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Prediabetes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"260\">6.5%<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Diabetes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/pathology-test\/glucose-fasting\"><strong>Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">FPG test measures the level of glucose in the blood after an 8-12 hour fast.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The result of the test can be interpreted as below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"396\"><strong>Fasting Glucose Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"228\"><strong>Indication<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"396\">From 70 to 99 mg\/dL<\/td>\n<td width=\"228\">Normal fasting glucose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"396\">From 100 to 125 mg\/dL<\/td>\n<td width=\"228\">Prediabetes (impaired fasting glucose)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"396\">126 mg\/dL (7.0 mmol\/L) and above on more than one testing occasion<\/td>\n<td width=\"228\">Diabetes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>This blog is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice or as a substitute for consulting a physician. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment from a healthcare professional.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Prediabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to merit a diabetes diagnosis. A healthy lifestyle along with regular check-ups of blood glucose helps to keep a check on prediabetes and prevents it from converting into diabetes. 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