Prediabetes

Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar or HbA1c levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Learn about risk factors for this condition and steps you can take to prevent prediabetes from turning into diabetes.

What Is Prediabetes? Symptoms, Treatments, and More

What is prediabetes? How is it diagnosed? And what can you do about it if you have it? Get answers to your questions …

Metformin for Prediabetes

June 3, 2015

A new study shows that people with prediabetes are barely ever prescribed metformin, despite it being recommended for many people. Should more doctors prescribe this drug? Read More “Metformin for Prediabetes”

Metformin: Definition, Uses, Side Effects

June 17, 2019

Metformin is a member of a class of drugs called biguanides that helps lower blood glucose levels by improving the way the body handles insulin… Read More “Metformin: Definition, Uses, Side Effects”

Prediabetes Definition: What Is Prediabetes?

April 25, 2019

A condition in which blood glucose levels are elevated, but not yet within the diabetic range… Read More “Prediabetes Definition: What Is Prediabetes?”