What is Pre-diabetes?
Pre-diabetes means your blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. People with pre-diabetes can develop Type 2 diabetes in five years.
When to Seek Care for Pre-diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), current guidelines recommend that adults age 35 and over be screened for diabetes. The ADA advises diabetes screening before age 35 for certain medical conditions. Talk with your primary care doctor if you are at risk for prediabetes.
Your primary care doctor may refer you or your loved one to our endocrinologists, dietitian, or certified diabetes educator. A referral from your primary care provider is necessary prior to your first visit with our medical care team.
Pre-diabetes Treatment at Cape Fear Valley Health
- Diagnostic Testing
- Diet Management
- Glucose Monitoring
- Medication Management
- Weight Management
Benefits of Pre-diabetes Care
When you take action to control your prediabetes, you can avoid developing Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a serious illness, which increases your risk of debilitating health problems, including:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Blindness
- Kidney failure
- Loss of toes, feet, or legs
Ruth Faircloth, MD
- Pediatric Endocrinology
Adithya Kattamanchi, MD
- Diabetes
- Endocrinology
- Endocrinologist
Khalid Aziz, MD
- Internal Medicine
- Diabetes
