DO YOU HAVE PREDIABETES?
A person with prediabetes has slightly higher than normal glucose levels and is more likely to get diabetes. You're considered prediabetic if:
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Your fasting glucose test measures from 100 mg/dL to 125 mg/dL |
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Your glucose tolerance test measures from 140 mg/dL to 199 mg/dL |
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DO YOU HAVE DIABETES?
Your body can't control the amount of sugar in your blood, resulting in a fasting glucose of 126 mg/dL or higher. You should get tested if you notice any of these warning signs:
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Frequent urination, especially at night |
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Blurred vision |
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Increased thirst |
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Unusual hunger |
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Unexplained weight loss |
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Sores that do not heal |
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Unusual fatigue |
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DO YOU HAVE METABOLIC SYNDROME?
If three or more of the following are true, you have the syndrome and are at risk of heart disease or diabetes:
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Your waist measures more than 40 in. in men or 35 in. in women |
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Your fasting triglyceride levels are 150 mg/dL or higher |
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The level of HDL cholesterol in your blood is less than 40 mg/dL if you're a man or 50 mg/dL if you're a woman |
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Your blood pressure is 130/85 mm Hg or higher |
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Your fasting glucose measures 110 mg/dL or higher |
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Sources: Dr. Frank Vinicor; Dr. David Nathan |
