how can you tell if you have prediabetes
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Answered by Dr. SugarSense 🩺
Prediabetes often has no clear symptoms, but it can be detected through specific blood tests. Here are the key indicators:
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A1C Test: Measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months.
- Normal: Below 5.7%
- Prediabetes: 5.7% to 6.4%
- Diabetes: 6.5% or above
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Fasting Blood Sugar Test: Measures blood sugar after an overnight fast.
- Normal: Less than 100 mg/dL
- Prediabetes: 100 to 125 mg/dL
- Diabetes: 126 mg/dL or higher
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): Measures blood sugar before and after drinking a glucose-rich drink.
- Normal: Less than 140 mg/dL
- Prediabetes: 140 to 199 mg/dL
- Diabetes: 200 mg/dL or higher
If you have risk factors such as being overweight, having a family history of diabetes, or being over 45, it’s important to get tested regularly. Early detection can help you take steps to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.