Before being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, most people develop “pre-diabetes,” a serious medical condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal.
People with pre-diabetes often have no signs or symptoms, or don’t recognize them because they develop slowly over a period of time. Risk Factors If you are overweight and age 45 or older – You should be checked for pre-diabetes during your next routine medical office visit. If your weight is normal and you are over age 45 – You should ask your doctor during a routine office visit if testing is appropriate. Read More