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I've been diagnosed as pre-diabetic due to fasting gluc of 110 (but normal a1c). is diabetes likely in future, and if so, in approx how many years?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

You can mitigate: You have about 60% chance of avoiding diabetes, were you destined to get it, by losing about 10% of your weight through exercise and diet. I can not over-emphasize exercise. At a minimum 30 minutes of exercise at least 5 days a week. Gradually increase the intensity of exercise. Consult a nutritionist for diabetic diet.

Answered 6/8/2015

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A member asked:

I've been diagnosed as pre-diabetic due to fasting gluc of 110 (but normal a1c). is diabetes likely in future, and if so, in approx how many years?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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