If you\u2019ve been visiting the loo too often to urinate or are feeling thirsty like never before or experience blurry vision, you might have progressed from prediabetes to Type 2 diabetes. But the million dollar question is what is prediabetes and its symptoms?<\/p>\n
\u201cPrediabetes is a condition in which the fasting blood glucose level falls between 100 and 125mg\/dL. In people with this condition, blood sugar levels increase but not enough to be categorised as Type 2 diabetes,\u201d explains Bangalore-based Dr M Udaya Kumar Maiya, medical director of home healthcare app, Portea Medical.<\/p>\n
\u201cPrediabetes does not have any specific symptoms. However, if left unattended, it starts becoming obvious when other signs that are common to diabetes start to appear. These include excessive thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue. Some people with prediabetes may also experience skin darkening in certain areas of the body, a condition called acanthosis nigricans,\u201d says Maiya.<\/p>\n
Without intervention, prediabetes can lead to Type 2 diabetes in 10 years or less. This also means that the long-term health complications of diabetes such as damage to the heart and circulatory system may already be starting.
\nSome people with prediabetes may also experience skin darkening in certain areas of the body, a condition called acanthosis nigricans. (Shutterstock)<\/p>\n
Although it may not be possible to completely reverse the damage in unattended cases, what one can do is to take preventive action such that the condition does not cause further harm. This includes eating healthy foods, increasing physical activity as part of your daily routine, weight control, diet changes and maintaining a healthy lifestyle overall.<\/p>\n
People with a family history of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, PCOS, high triglycerides\/cholesterol levels are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle changes play an important role in preventing diabetes.<\/p>\n
Lose extra fat, maintain a healthy weight and stay active: Keep a watch on your BMI as being overweight and obesity are risk factors.<\/p>\n
\u201cExercise for at least 30-45 minutes regularly. Include strength training and high intensity workouts in your routine to achieve better results,\u201d advises Delhi-based Sujata Sharma, a diabetes educator on BeatO app.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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