Prediabetes: Early Signs, Risks, and Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Diabetes

Prediabetes is an early stage where blood sugar levels are elevated but not high enough for a Type-2 diabetes diagnosis. Often symptomless, it signals metabolic changes that can lead to diabetes and related complications affecting the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys. Experts emphasize that timely lifestyle changes, such as weight loss and diet adjustments, can reverse prediabetes and reduce the risk of progression to diabetes.