prediabetes

noun

pre·di·a·be·tes ˌprē-ˌdī-ə-ˈbē-tēz

-təs

: an asymptomatic abnormal state that precedes the development of clinically evident diabetes

prediabetic

ˌprē-ˌdī-ə-ˈbe-tik

adjective or noun

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According to the Mayo Clinic, a prediabetes diagnosis means a person has a higher blood sugar level than normal and is at high risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. —

Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024 These drugs have also been found to help people with prediabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), reducing insulin resistance, and other related conditions. —

Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2023 That resistance then leads to high glucose levels, which over time can turn into prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. —

Audrey Noble, Allure, 29 Nov. 2022 These sugars encourage people to eat more, which can lead to weight gain, fat accumulation and prediabetes. —

Richard Johnson, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2022 See all Example Sentences for prediabetes