how to tell if you have prediabetes
Asked by: HealthCurious
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Answered by Dr. SugarSense 🩺
Prediabetes often has no clear symptoms, but there are key indicators and tests that can help identify it:
- A1C Test: Measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. Prediabetes is indicated by an A1C level between 5.7% and 6.4%.
- Fasting Blood Sugar Test: A fasting blood sugar level between 100-125 mg/dL suggests prediabetes.
- Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): A blood sugar level between 140-199 mg/dL after 2 hours indicates prediabetes.
Risk Factors:
- Being overweight or obese.
- Having a family history of type 2 diabetes.
- Being physically inactive.
- Having high blood pressure or cholesterol.
If you have risk factors or suspect prediabetes, consult your healthcare provider for testing and guidance.