US Medical Term · conditions
Prediabetes
Prediabetes
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Prediabetes |
| Spanish (Español) | Prediabetes |
| Chinese (中文) | 前期糖尿病 |
| Korean (한국어) | 당뇨병 전증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Tiền tiểu đường |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Prediabetes |
| Portuguese (Português) | Pré-diabetes |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ภาวะก่อนเป็นเบาหวาน |
| Japanese (日本語) | 前糖尿病 |
What it means
Prediabetes means blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. It is a serious health condition because without lifestyle changes, prediabetes often progresses to type 2 diabetes within five years. It is also linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Most people with prediabetes have no symptoms. It is detected through blood tests such as a fasting glucose test or an A1C test. The good news is that prediabetes is reversible with lifestyle changes. Losing 5 to 7 percent of body weight through healthy eating and regular physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My blood test showed I have prediabetes and I want to know what steps I can take to prevent it from becoming type 2 diabetes.
Mi análisis de sangre mostró que tengo prediabetes y quiero saber qué pasos puedo tomar para evitar que se convierta en diabetes tipo 2.
Does my insurance cover a diabetes prevention program for people with prediabetes?
¿Mi seguro cubre un programa de prevención de diabetes para personas con prediabetes?
My A1C came back at 6.1 percent — should I start medication or try lifestyle changes first?
Mi A1C salió en 6.1 por ciento. ¿Debo iniciar medicación o intentar cambios de estilo de vida primero?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
R73 Elevated blood glucose levelRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026