what makes you prediabetic
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Answered by Dr. Wellness
Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. Several factors can contribute to prediabetes:
- Insulin Resistance: Your body doesn't use insulin effectively, leading to higher blood sugar levels.
- Excess Weight: Being overweight, especially with excess abdominal fat, increases the risk.
- Physical Inactivity: Lack of exercise can lead to weight gain and insulin resistance.
- Unhealthy Diet: Diets high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats can contribute.
- Family History: A family history of diabetes increases your risk.
- Age: Risk increases as you get older, especially after 45.
- Ethnicity: Certain ethnic groups, including African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans, are at higher risk.
- Gestational Diabetes: A history of gestational diabetes or giving birth to a baby over 9 pounds can increase risk.
If you have prediabetes, lifestyle changes such as weight loss, healthy eating, and regular exercise can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.