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What is prediabetes?

Before developing type 2 diabetes, most people have prediabetes. This is when their blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough yet for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. In the United States, about 98 million adults have prediabetes; that's 1 in 3 people.

There are usually no signs when you have prediabetes, which is why 81% of people don't know they have it. You can have prediabetes for years and not know.

Ready to find out where you stand? Take the 1-minute prediabetes risk test. If your score shows you have a high risk of prediabetes, visit your doctor for a simple blood test to confirm your result.

You can reverse prediabetes You can reverse prediabetes to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with proven, achievable lifestyle changes such as losing a small amount of weight, making healthy eating choices, and getting more physically active. Keep Reading: The Surprising Truth About Prediabetes
Risk factors

Anyone can develop prediabetes at any age, but you may have a higher risk if you:

Have a family history of type 2 diabetes.
Join the lifestyle change program

If your doctor confirms you have prediabetes, join the CDC-recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program. You'll learn how to make lasting lifestyle changes to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes:

Work with a trained Lifestyle Coach, who will help you take small, manageable steps that fit into your life.
Find out how to manage stress, stay motivated, and solve problems to maintain your progress.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. About 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes.

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