Description Prediabetes is a co...
Description
Prediabetes is a condition that increases the likelihood of development of type II diabetes, stroke and heart disease. In this condition, blood glucose levels (blood sugar) are higher than normal but do not meet the criteria for diagnosing diabetes. Individuals over forty-five who are overweight and sedentary have an increased risk of developing prediabetes.
Symptoms
Prediabetes usually has no symptoms. Individuals with darkened skin around the neck, armpits and elbows (acanthosis nigricans) often have this condition.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Your doctor will make the diagnosis based on results of a fasting blood glucose test or blood test for the hemoglobin A1C level.
Tests:
Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), Glucose tolerance test (GTT), Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), Urinalysis (UA), Fasting blood sugar
Other Specific Tests: microalbumin
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Family Practice
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Your doctor will make the diagnosis based on results of a fasting blood glucose test or blood test for the hemoglobin A1C level.
Tests:
Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), Glucose tolerance test (GTT), Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), Urinalysis (UA), Fasting blood sugar
Other Specific Tests: microalbumin
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Family Practice
Treatment
Treatment for prediabetes includes weight loss, increased physical activity and a healthy diet. If you are at high risk for development of diabetes, you may be prescribed metformin (Glucophage).