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Spotting Prediabetes in Obese Teens: A New Approach

December 30, 2025

Obesity in teens is a serious health concern. It often leads to prediabetes, a condition that can cause long-term health problems. Currently, doctors use tests like fasting glucose and HbA1c to detect prediabetes. However, these tests have limitations, especially when it comes to teenagers. A recen

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Glucose Monitoring: What's the Real Deal for Prediabetes?

December 30, 2025

A recent study stirred up some buzz by suggesting that there's no clear link between hemoglobin A1c levels and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) metrics in people with prediabetes or normal blood sugar. But what does this really mean? First, let's break down the basics. Hemoglobin A1c is a blood tes

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How Life Choices Affect Prediabetes Management

December 22, 2025

People with prediabetes face a tough challenge. They must change their lifestyle to prevent diabetes. But why do some people stick to these changes while others don't? It turns out, where you live, your job, and your social life play big roles. First, let's talk about money. If you don't have much,

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Lowering Blood Sugar: A Key to Heart Health

December 19, 2025

Prediabetes is a serious condition that affects many people. It is a stage before type 2 diabetes where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. A recent study found that controlling blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes can greatly reduce th

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Sweet Truths: Managing Blood Sugar During Festive Seasons

December 2, 2025

Many people in the U. S. have prediabetes, but they might not realize it. This condition means their blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet diabetic. It's common for these levels to spike after meals, especially if the food is high in sugar, like cherry pie. Physical activity can also

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Pilates and Prediabetes: A Simple Way to Stay Healthy

November 26, 2025

Prediabetes is a serious condition. It means you are at risk of getting type 2 diabetes. The good news is that exercise can help. A recent study looked at how Pilates affects women with prediabetes. Pilates is a type of exercise. It focuses on strength, flexibility, and control. The study found tha

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Rising Prediabetes Rates in Teens: What's Going On?

July 11, 2025

Nearly one-third of U. S. teens, aged 12 to 17, now have prediabetes. This alarming statistic comes from recent data released by the CDC. The numbers show a significant increase from previous estimates, which suggested that about one in five kids had prediabetes. This rise is a serious concern becau

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The Hidden Health Crisis: Understanding Prediabetes

March 22, 2025

Prediabetes is a serious issue. It affects more than 1 in 3 adults in the US. It is not just a stepping stone to type 2 diabetes. It is also linked to a host of other health problems. These include cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, and even dementia. The main culprit behind predi

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The Big Picture: How Cholesterol Levels Affect Diabetes Risk

February 23, 2025

In China, diabetes is a serious health concern, with many people in the early stages of the disease, known as prediabetes. This is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. One key factor that plays a role in how prediabetes prog

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Uncovering the Truth: How Hispanic Adults See Prediabetes and the National Diabetes Prevention Program

February 13, 2025

Hispanic adults in the US are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is often due to prediabetes, a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes if left untreated. The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) is a big deal. It's a program designed to help adults with prediabetes lower