What is prediabetes?
Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. People with prediabetes are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
How do members experience prediabetes?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with prediabetes*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for prediabetes*
*Data from patients with prediabetes, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with prediabetes*
*Data from patients with prediabetes, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has prediabetes on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 5 | |
| 20s | 37 | |
| 30s | 117 | |
| 40s | 207 | |
| 50s | 315 | |
| 60s | 381 | |
| 70+ | 264 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 324 | |
| Female | 965 |
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