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Understanding Diabetes Risk Factors
Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes risk rises with age, abdominal weight, family history, and physical inactivity. High blood pressure is also closely associated, as metabolic issues frequently affect vascular health. Gestational diabetes history indicates a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
What Tests Clinicians Use for Diagnosis
A1C tests measure average blood sugar over 3 months, with values between 5.7% and 6.4% indicating prediabetes, and 6.5% or higher indicating diabetes. Fasting glucose tests measure blood sugar after an 8-hour fast, with values of 100-125 mg/dL indicating prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicating diabetes.
When to Seek Urgent Medical Attention
- Unexplained rapid breathing, confusion, nausea, or vomiting (possible signs of diabetic ketoacidosis).
- Severe lethargy, dizziness, heart palpitations, or fainting.
- Sudden severe visual changes or numbness in your feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prediabetes and early type 2 diabetes often develop without noticeable symptoms. Identifying risk factors early allows for interventions that can slow or prevent the progression of the condition.
Clinicians screen for diabetes using Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) tests, Hemoglobin A1C tests, or Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests (OGTT).
