1 In 5 ‘Healthy’ Individuals Actually Have Prediabetes

Approximately 20% of adults who had been cleared as healthy by their health care professional actually have prediabetes and are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. These individuals have impaired glucose homeostasis, a precursor to prediabetes; their blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but below the clinical level for diabetes.

The estimated prevalence of prediabetes was based on data collected from continuous glucose monitors (CGM) of people who completed the Canadian Diabetes Risk Questionnaire (CANRISK). The research took place in India.  A total of 384 people not previously diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes were equipped with a . . .