Health Tip Understanding Pre-Diabetes
(HealthDay News) — Before some people develop full-blown
diabetes, their blood sugar is above normal, but not high enough to
qualify for a diagnosis of diabetes.
This condition is called pre-diabetes, the American Diabetes
Association says.
Normally, a person's blood sugar (glucose) is 100 mg/dl or below. When
it rises to between 100 mg/dl and 125 mg/dl, a person has pre-diabetes.
Once a blood test determines that blood sugar is 126 mg/dl or higher,
diabetes is diagnosed, the ADA says.
If you have pre-diabetes, you should discuss with your doctor making
lifestyle changes including modest weight loss and getting regular
exercise. This can help prevent pre-diabetes from turning into the
full-blown disease.
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