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Conditions›Endocrine disorders›Diabetes mellitus›Prediabetes

Prediabetes

A condition where a person is at high risk of developing diabetes. It is caused by an impaired glucose tolerance (insulin resistance).
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Is a type of:Diabetes mellitus, Endocrine disorders
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Very common

Very common

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Baby0-2Rare
Preteen6-13Common
Teenager14-18Common
Young adult19-40Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60Very common
How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Abdominal obesity
Increased BMI
Weight gain
Rapid weight gain

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