It can be a precursor to key in 2 diabetes.
An oral glucose tolerance test may also be done.
Some experts consider a level of 110 mg/dL to be prediabetes.
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Is Impaired Glucose Tolerance Serious?
Detecting IGT early allows for lifestyle interventions that can help prevent or delay the progression to other health conditions.
This means there is an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Additionally, it is recommended that you closely monitor blood sugar levels in case medication is eventually needed.
Prediabetes can be treated by increasing physical activity, making dietary changes, and losing weight.
These lifestyle changes help to decrease the risk of developing diabetes.
Many people with prediabetes can make the necessary changes to improve their health and lower their risk of diabetes.
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