how long can you be prediabetic

Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. The duration someone can remain prediabetic varies widely and depends on several factors, including lifestyle changes, genetics, and overall health.

• Without Intervention: If no lifestyle changes are made, prediabetes can progress to type 2 diabetes within 5 to 10 years.
• With Intervention: Making healthy lifestyle changes, such as improving diet, increasing physical activity, and losing weight, can delay or even prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes.

Regular monitoring and consultation with a healthcare provider are essential to manage prediabetes effectively.