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Back to Episodes1494. Is Prediabetes Real? Here’s What You Need to Know
Published 1 year, 9 months ago
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When doctors determine if someone has diabetes, they look at glucose levels in the blood. If you’ve reached a certain threshold, you’re a diabetic, and if not you may be labelled prediabetic if your glucose falls into a certain range.
Dr. Martin thinks there’s no such thing as prediabetes. If you’re like 93% of the population who has metabolic syndrome, you’re likely already a diabetic. Having your A1C looked at can easily determine the diagnosis. Learn more in today’s episode.