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7 prediabetes symptoms you shouldn't ignore

1 in 3 adults are prediabetic. Could you be one of them?

7 prediabetes symptoms you shouldn't ignore

1 in 3 adults are prediabetic. Could you be one of them?

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7 prediabetes symptoms you shouldn't ignore

1 in 3 adults are prediabetic. Could you be one of them?

Chances are, you think you'd be able to spot the signs you were at serious risk of getting sick. The thing is, you really might not. More than 86 million people in the United States 바카라 게임 웹사이트 that's 1 out of every 3 adults 바카라 게임 웹사이트 are prediabetic, yet 90% of them have no idea. That's a problem because, if you don't know you have it, you likely aren't making the changes needed to ward off the full-blown disease.What is prediabetes?바카라 게임 웹사이트Prediabetes is when your blood sugar is above normal but not in the range that would be considered diabetes,바카라 게임 웹사이트 said Dr. Elizabeth Halprin, an endocrinologist at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. A normal blood sugar reading is less than 110 milligrams per deciliter; greater than 126 is diabetes. If your fasting blood sugar lands somewhere between those numbers, you바카라 게임 웹사이트ve qualified for prediabetes.The easiest way to determine if you have it is to get a simple blood test. 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What is prediabetes?

바카라 게임 웹사이트Prediabetes is when your blood sugar is above normal but not in the range that would be considered diabetes,바카라 게임 웹사이트 said Dr. Elizabeth Halprin, an endocrinologist at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. A normal blood sugar reading is less than 110 milligrams per deciliter; greater than 126 is diabetes. If your fasting blood sugar lands somewhere between those numbers, you바카라 게임 웹사이트ve qualified for prediabetes.

The easiest way to determine if you have it is to get a simple blood test. The most accurate one is the A1C test, which determines the percentage of glucose, or sugar, that's attached to the oxygen-carrying protein hemoglobin in your blood.

"It's a good indicator of what your blood sugar has been like for the past two or three months," says Dr. Loren Wissner Greene, a clinical professor and endocrinologist at NYU Langone Medical Center. A score of 5.9 and below is considered normal. Anything between 5.7 and 6.4 is considered prediabetes, and 6.4 and above is full-blown diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association recommends that everyone age 45 and older get their blood sugar checked, though you might need to be tested earlier if you're overweight, have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or have a family history of diabetes. People who are African American, Native American, Asian American, Latino or Pacific Islander may also be at higher risk and need testing earlier, so check with your doctor.


Signs of prediabetes

As you might have guessed from the name, unchecked prediabetes often turns into full-blown diabetes. But it can be hard to tell if you have this borderline condition because it doesn't usually cause any symptoms.

바카라 게임 웹사이트There is no way to know you have prediabetes without a doctor diagnosing it with a blood test,바카라 게임 웹사이트 said Dr. Christine Lee, program director at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, within the National Institutes of Health.

There are certain patterns and changes, however, that can tip you off. Watch out for these sneaky signs, which could signal that you're headed for prediabetes 바카라 게임 웹사이트 or that you already have it.

You바카라 게임 웹사이트re packing extra pounds

Carrying around excess fat, especially in your middle, raises the chance you바카라 게임 웹사이트ll become resistant to insulin, which is a major risk factor for developing diabetes.

바카라 게임 웹사이트Being overweight puts stress on your pancreas to produce enough insulin and it makes it harder for the insulin you produce to do its job,바카라 게임 웹사이트 said Halprin. When your belly is the main site of your weight gain, it means you have fat around your organs, which can also nudge you closer to the diabetes danger zone.

One smart way to trim belly fat: .

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Prediabetes is usually symptomless, but in some people it may show itself through milder versions of symptoms that are associated with diabetes, such as feeling thirsty or needing to urinate more often. Another red flag is skin changes, such as discoloration or .

바카라 게임 웹사이트Some people with prediabetes may have signs of insulin resistance like darkened skin in the armpit or on the back and sides of the neck, or many small skin growths in these same areas,바카라 게임 웹사이트 said Lee. Keep a close watch on any skin symptoms and bring your concerns to your doctor.

You indulge your sweet tooth

Sweet treats may taste good, but overdoing them puts you at risk for prediabetes. While limiting candy is a start, refined carbohydrates, such as bread, rice, pasta and potatoes can mess with your weight and sugar levels, too, said Halprin. Limit simple carbs and sweets and make complex carbs 바카라 게임 웹사이트 like whole grains 바카라 게임 웹사이트 and proteins and veggies your staples.

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Regular physical activity helps your body use insulin more efficiently, said Halprin. It can also help you maintain a healthy weight, which, in turn, decreases your risk of prediabetes and diabetes. If you바카라 게임 웹사이트re used to a sedentary lifestyle, start small with a 10-minute walk three times a day. Once you바카라 게임 웹사이트ve found your groove, and after checking in with your doctor, kick things up a notch until you바카라 게임 웹사이트re a regular mover and shaker. Ideally, you should aim to log at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week.

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You've had blood sugar problems in the past

Women who are diagnosed with during pregnancy don't exactly go back to normal after their babies are born. Even if your blood sugar level is OK at your postpartum checkup, you still have an increased risk of prediabetes and diabetes later in life. The same goes if you had a baby who weighed over nine pounds at birth.

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When you don바카라 게임 웹사이트t get good shut-eye, your body can get out of whack fast. Bad sleep can make you gain weight, which raises your prediabetes risk. Sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, can wreak havoc on blood sugar, too, said Lee.

Talk to your doctor if you바카라 게임 웹사이트re struggling with snoozing. Treating your sleep problems might help keep you out of the diabetes danger zone.

For some possible signs of diabetes, watch the related video above.