How to Recognize the Symptoms of Pre-diabetes

Pre-diabetes is basically a warning sign that you are on the verge of potentially developing diabetes. It means that your blood sugar level is high but not quite high enough for your condition to be classified as type 2 diabetes. The good news is that you can avoid full blown diabetes by switching over to a healthy diet and by getting plenty of exercise. Doing this can help you avoid the complications that can accompany diabetes such as circulatory and heart problems. First you must find out if you have pre-diabetes.

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Instructions

How to Recognize the Symptoms of pre-diabetes

1. Know the warning signs. In many cases, pre-diabetes has no symptoms. However, there are a few warning signs to be aware of. They include increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, sores that heal slowly, or frequent infections.

2. Notice other conditions that you may have that often accompany diabetes. They include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or high levels of triglycerides in the blood.

3. Determine if you fall into any of the risk groups. Risk factors include obesity, a lack of physical activity, being over the age of 40, having a family history of diabetes, or having gestational diabetes while pregnant. This condition is also more common in African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, and Asian-Americans.

4. If you are experiencing symptoms, ask your doctor to do a blood glucose screening. The American Diabetes Association recommends regular screening for anyone over the age of 45.

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Resources

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