Question 1

what are the signs of prediabetes?

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ONE OF THE MOST : Specific symptoms of pre diabetes starts occuring years before... Abdominal weight gain.
Central excess adipose tissue, high triglycerides, low good cholesterol levels, mild elevation of liver tests. Fatty liver on ultrasound.
However, not everyone develops diabetes, even with all of the above signs, findings and symptoms. Around 80-87% though, quite a high number, don't you think?

Question 2

hoping you can tell me, is sign of pre diabetes being hungry all the time?

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Possibly: Possibly.  Other signs are excessive thirst, excessive urination, etc.  If you've been having any of these, i would recommend talking to your doctor.  Simple tests can be done to see if your blood sugar is consistently elevated to the point of being diabetic.

Question 3

hello sir,

i had a report of diabetes with 128 after meal, is it a sign of pre diabetes, analyzers said it normal though.

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Could be normal.: If that blood sugar reading was within two hours of eating, then it is normal.  If that reading was fasting, then it would be suggestive of diabetes, although I'd prefer some formal blood tests done before settling on that diagnosis.  But if it were after a meal, then any blood sugar below 200 is technically normal.

Question 4

can prediabetes be cured ?

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Prediabetes concern: Often  increasing exercise &amp; eating more healthfully can have a significant impact on blood sugars

Question 5

can prediabetes be reversed?

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Yes: The diabetes prevention program (dpp- please look at their website for information) has shown that through proper diet and exercise (5-7% weight loss, 30 min of moderate activity 5 days per week) can prevent progression from pre-diabetes to diabetes.   I have seen many patients able to bring their blood sugar from prediabetic range back to normal with proper diet/exercise routine.

Question 6

can i make prediabetes go away?

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Yes: Prediabetes put you at high risk of developing diabetes.  To prevent that from happening you need to maintain (or attain) a normal body habitus. That means a normal weight. You should have guidance about diet from you doctor or a dietician. Typically that means limiting the sugar and starch in your diet. Moderate exercise is essentially.

Question 7

what test shows i have prediabetes?

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Fasting glucose: A fasting plasma glucose level between 100 and 125 suggests pre-diabetes.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of prediabetes?

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Not much: Unlike type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetics might not have any physical signs/symptoms. It's important to get your lab tested if you think you have prediabetes. Some of the signs/symptoms of hyperglycemia are: unusual thirst, frequent urination, blurry vision, fatigue or feeling more tired than normal for unknown reasons, unusual weight loss, hunger, frequent infections, cuts/bruises that won't heal...

Question 9

what tests are used to diagnose prediabetes?

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Blood sugar: Fasting blood sugar and a1c tests can be used to diagnose prediabetes.

Question 10

what remedies for prediabetes can i try at home?

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Diet and exercise: Prediabetes can best be controlled by keeping your weight as close to normal as possible and exercise regularly.  Have your blood checked for abnormalities in lipids and watch your blood pressure.  There has been some recent evidence that the use of metformin in prediabetes is beneficial - but that is a decision that is up to your doctor.

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