Prediabetes Directory
Prediabetes, also known as "impaired glucose tolerance," is a health condition that almost always, as the name suggests, precedes type 2 diabetes. More than 50 million people in the U.S. over age 20 have prediabetes with blood sugar levels that are higher than normal, but are not high enough to be classified as diabetes. More and more, doctors are recognizing the importance of diagnosing prediabetes as treatment of the condition may prevent more serious health problems, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about prediabetes, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Prediabetes (Borderline Diabetes)
Prediabetes has no symptoms, yet is usually present before a person develops type 2 diabetes. Find out if you're at risk for prediabetes.
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Preventing Prediabetes Progression
Have you been diagnosed with prediabetes? Find out how to help stop it from becoming type 2 diabetes.
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Men and Type 2 Diabetes
WebMD explains type 2 diabetes in men.
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Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance syndrome, or metabolic syndrome, increases your risk of diabetes and early heart disease. Find out more from WebMD.
Features
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After a Prediabetes Diagnosis: How to Prevent Diabetes
WebMD offers 7 ways to prevent the onset of diabetes if you've been diagnosed with prediabetes.
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5 Steps to Stop Prediabetes
Have you or a family member just received a prediabetes diagnosis? This is a serious wake-up call, but it doesn't have to mean diabetes will develop. You can take steps to turn things around.
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WebMD the Magazine's By the Numbers: Prediabetes
Facts and stats on one of the country's top health conditions.
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Does Prediabetes Lead to Diabetes?
With the right changes in lifestyle, prediabetes doesn't automatically lead to diabetes, says WebMD's diabetes expert.
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Slideshows & Images
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Prediabetes: You Can Turn It Around
Prediabetes can be a wake-up call. Click through to find out what you can do if you have it.
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A Visual Guide to IR Syndrome
Insulin helps your cells make energy. Sometimes it stops working, and your blood sugar builds up. Find out what that does to your body and what you can do about it.