How do I stop prediabetes?
People with prediabetes have higher-than-normal blood sugar levels. This occurs when sugar goes not into the cells (to give them energy) but into the blood stream. If left unchecked, the condition greatly increases risk of progressing into type 2 diabetes. This is dangerous because diabetes can cause life-threatening damage over time to the heart and circulatory system and other parts of the body.SymptomsReview these signs that you may be at an advanced stage of prediabetes or have already developed type-2 diabetes: abnormally increased thirst and/or urination, unusual weight loss, extreme hunger, fatigue, blurred vision, infections that heal slowly or incompletely. Note: The Mayo Clinic points out that many people with prediabetes show no symptoms; it usually takes a blood test to diagnose. But anyone who develops the symptoms above should seek medical attention.Risk FactorsEvaluate the risk of developing prediabetes by checking the following habits and characteristics. People are at
