By Dr. Shruthi Thennati Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara MBBS, MD, DipIBLM, PgDip Endocrine (UK) What Is Prediabetes? Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes . Many people believe diabetes develops suddenly. In reality, it usually progresses through a stage called prediabetes , which can last for several years. During this stage, the body already shows signs of insulin resistance and metabolic imbalance . Why Prediabetes Often Goes Undiagnosed Most individuals with prediabetes do not experience obvious symptoms . Because of this, the condition often remains unnoticed until routine blood tests reveal abnormal glucose levels. Many patients discover prediabetes during tests such as: • Fasting blood sugar • HbA1c • Oral glucose tolerance test Without proper intervention, a significant number of people with prediabetes eventually develop Type 2 Diabetes . Common Risk Factors for Prediab...
By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara MBBS, MD, DipIBLM, PgDip Endocrine (UK) General Physician | Metabolic Physician | Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner What Is Fatty Liver Disease? Fatty liver disease occurs when excess fat accumulates in the liver. Today, it is one of the most common metabolic conditions worldwide , especially in urban populations. Many patients are surprised when an ultrasound report suddenly mentions: “Grade 1 Fatty Liver.” Because most people with fatty liver have no symptoms initially. Why Fatty Liver Is Increasing in India Lifestyle changes have significantly increased fatty liver risk. Common contributors include: • Insulin resistance • Obesity and abdominal fat • Sedentary lifestyle • Excess refined carbohydrates • Poor sleep patterns • Chronic stress Fatty liver is now closely linked with diabetes, PCOS, and metabolic syndrome. Early Signs You Should Not Ignore Although fatty li...