What is prediabetes?

Also known as: Pre-diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), impaired fasting glucose (IFG)

Prediabetes is a common condition that affects millions of Americans and is characterized by insulin resistance, rising blood sugar levels and possible health complications over time. People who have blood sugar levels that are higher than normal (between 100 to 125 milligrams per deciliter) are identified as having prediabetes, which means they are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

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Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM