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Learn more Create an account For customers Login CareLink™ software support User guides and manuals FAQsPrediabetes occurs when you have a blood sugar level that is higher than normal. It often happens before you get type 2 diabetes. Being able to know the signs of prediabetes and making necessary lifestyle changes can help you avoid getting type 2 diabetes.
Insulin is a hormone that your pancreas makes. Insulin helps sugar move from your blood to your cells. As the sugar enters your cells, the sugar levels in your blood begin to lower, and your pancreas makes less insulin. When you have prediabetes, insulin does not work as it should, and sugar can stay in your blood, which causes a high blood sugar.
We don’t know for sure what causes prediabetes. Some evidence suggests that genetics and family history play a role1. Not getting enough exercise and being overweight may also put you at risk. You may also get prediabetes if you have had gestational diabetes (diabetes when you are pregnant).
Often you do not know you have prediabetes and you do not feel it. Some people that have prediabetes may have darkened skin on the neck, armpits, knees, or elbows. You are more likely to feel the prediabetes or symptoms when you get closer to having type 2 diabetes. You may feel fatigue (tired), more hunger or thirsty, have blurred vision, and have to urinate (pee) more.
Fortunately, you can help prevent prediabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes by making lifestyle changes. These lifestyle changes are important:
If you think you may have prediabetes, talk to your doctor. A simple blood sugar test can tell you if you have prediabetes. Then you and your care team will know how to best take care of you.
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