What Prediabetes is Trying to Tell You

What Prediabetes is Trying to Tell You

What Prediabetes is Trying to Tell You

Did you know that people can have prediabetes for years without any clear symptoms? It often goes unnoticed until serious health problems show up, like type 2 diabetes or heart disease. But if you find out you have prediabetes early, you could make lifestyle changes proven to help safeguard your health.   Knowing your risk is the first step. If you have any of these risk factors for prediabetes, don’t wait—talk to your doctor about getting your blood sugar tested: Being overweight Being 45 years or older Having a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes Being physically active less than 3 times a week Ever having gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant) or giving birth to a baby who weighed more than 9 pounds Being African American, Hispanic/Latino American, American Indian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American  Want to find out your risk right now? Take the 1-minute quiz at DoIHavePrediabetes.org and be sure to share the results with your doctor.

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For more information:

• CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation
• The Surprising Truth About Prediabetes
• Watch the videos: National Prediabetes Awareness Campaign
• Take the quiz: DoIHavePrediabetes.org
• National Diabetes Prevention Program
• CDC Diabetes on Facebook
• @CDCDiabetes on Twitter