Kayakalpa by Dr. Shruthi Thennati

  By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara  MBBS, MD, DipIBLM, PgDip Endocrine (UK)  General Physician | Metabolic Physician | Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner What Is Prediabetes? Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as Type 2 Diabetes. The concerning part? Most people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. Without intervention, prediabetes can progress to diabetes, increasing the risk of: Heart disease Fatty liver disease Kidney disease Stroke Nerve damage The good news is that prediabetes is often reversible when detected early. Common Signs of Prediabetes Many people have no symptoms initially. However, warning signs may include: ✔ Increased belly fat  ✔ Fatigue after meals  ✔ Sugar cravings  ✔ Difficulty losing weight  ✔ Frequent hunger  ✔ Darkening of skin around the neck (Acanthosis Nigricans)  ✔ Family history of diabetes These signs often indi...