Prediabetes is a condition when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but they’re not quite at the level of someone with Type 2 diabetes. It means you’re at a high risk to develop Type 2 diabetes within the next 10 years — unless you take the steps to prevent it.
In this video, learn how doctors define prediabetes and the guidelines for improving blood sugar levels.
Dr. Knoepflmacher is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he also maintains a private practice.
Dr. Chaudhry is an Endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health in New York City.
Dr. Okeke-Igbokwe is an internist and health media expert in New York City.
Sandra Arévalo is a spokesperson for the American Association of Diabetes Educators and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and director of nutrition services and community outreach at South Bronx Health Center.
References
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. (n.d.) Management of prediabetes.
American Diabetes Association. (n.d.). Prediabetes: Diagnosis.
Tello, M. (2017). What is prediabetes and why does it matter? Harvard Health Publishing.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). Diabetes prevention program (DPP).
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