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Blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet diabetes ** 1 in 3 American adults (79 million) have prediabetes Occurs before type 2 diabetes Most people with prediabetes don’t know they have it **FBG 100 – 125 mg/dl (> 126mg/dl = Diabetes)

 Extra weight  Inactivity  Advancing age  Family history  Hypertension  Race  Gestational Diabetes  Polycystic Ovary Disease  Sleep disorders Too much or too little

 Extra weight  Inactivity  Advancing age  Family history  Hypertension  Race  Gestational Diabetes  Polycystic Ovary Disease  Sleep disorders Too much or too little : — a common condition characterized by irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth and obesity — increases the risk of diabetes. Polycystic ovary syndrome Although it's unclear why, people of certain races — including African-Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders — are more likely to develop prediabetes

 Serious health condition increases the risk of  developing type 2 diabetes  developing other serious health problems  including heart disease,  stroke,  Circulation problems which msy result in amputations,  kidney failure  blindness

 Without lifestyle changes to improve their health, 15% to 30% of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years  Strong Warning !  Chance to reverse the process

Normal Non diabetic Pre-Diabetes Diabetes Type 2 ReversibleIrreversible Lifestyle Changes Diet Increase in Activity Can be controlled Diet Increase in Activity Medication

Pre Diabetes Symptoms Symptoms By Mayo Clinic By Mayo Clinic Often, prediabetes has no signs or symptoms. Darkened areas of skin, is one of the few signs suggesting you are at risk for diabetes

Good News ? The chances of developing type 2 diabetes in high-risk people may be reduced thru:  Healthy diet  Weight Loss  Exercise  Medications (if needed)

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What Can You Do? Reduce the chances of developing diabetes complications through:  Blood glucose control (healthy diet, monitoring, medication)  Blood pressure control  Cholesterol control  Regular visits to healthcare providers  Early detection and treatment of complications