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Do you have prediabetes? Here are 7 red flags you shouldn't ignore
Updated On: 12 July, 2024 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Prediabetes may often cause an increased sensation of hunger, yet can result in weight loss. The cells need glucose for energy, but due to insulin resistance, the need remains unfulfilled
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Just as the name suggests, pre-diabetes is a condition when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Though one in three adults have prediabetes as per the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 80 per cent of them don’t even know that they have it due to its subtler signs and symptoms.
Prediabetes can be dangerous, as it puts the person at a higher risk for other serious health conditions like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and stroke. Even though there are no clear signs and symptoms of prediabetes, certainly there are some red flags that should not be overlooked. Following are a few signs and symptoms of prediabetes:
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