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Pre Diabetes
is a medical condition related to diabetes. In this
condition some of the criteria for diabetes are present in
patients. The blood sugar levels of such individuals dwindle
between normal levels and diabetic levels. Patients are
considered to have borderline diabetes and are at severe
risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Normally pre
diabetes is considered to be a silent condition, often
having no signs or symptoms. Patients suffering from Pre
diabetes show no serious symptoms until their disease
develops into Type 2 diabetes or until it shows up in blood
tests. Family history plays a very important role in this
regard. Diabetes is considered to be a genetic disorder. So
if you have a family history of diabetes, you are at a
higher risk of having pre diabetes.
Pre
diabetes, as mentioned earlier has no specific symptoms.
However, patients suffering from prediabetes often show some
signs of type 2 diabetes. These include constant hunger,
weight gain or unexpected weight loss, blurred vision, slow
healing process, weakness, fatigue, symptoms of flu, Loss of
feeling especially in hands and feet, gum, skin, bladder or
vaginal infections that constantly recur. Patients having
pre diabetes might suffer from one or some of the above
mentioned symptoms. Or in some cases, there might be no
symptoms at all. That is why it is called a silent disease
that shows itself in full force if precautions are not taken
by patients.
Another
major symptom of pre diabetes that is seen in most of the
patients is darkeneing of certain skin areas. This condition
is known as acanthosis nigricans. The knuckles, knees,
armpits, neck as well as elbows of the patients suffering
from pre diabetes turn darker than the normal skin tone.
Pre diabetes
is caused by insulin resistance. Due to which the glucose
and insulin levels of blood face imbalance. This often leads
to obesity. Insulin resistance can be caused by a number of
factors. These include sleep disorders, cardiovascular
disease, hypertension, low level of HDL, impaired glucose
levels, increase in triglyceride levels or gestational
diabetes etc.
Pre diabetes
is a warning sign only and the entire medical condition can
be reversed with proper care and attention. It can be
considered as an early stage of diabetes but it is possible
to stop pre diabetes from converting into Type 2 diabetes.
Insulin resistance and obesity - the primary causes of pre
diabetes can be handled effectively through a systematic
life style change which includes weight loss, regular
exercise as well as a nutritious but well balanced diet.
There are
certain risk factors that need to be assessed thoroughly by
a qualified doctor. First of all, obesity or being
overweight is one of the major risk factors to watch out
for. If you are inactive and do not indulge in regular
exercise, are older than 45 years of age, have a family
history of diabetes, suffer from high blood pressure, have
polycystic ovary, gestational diabetes, low HDL or high
triglyceride level, you might be suffering from pre
diabetes. |
