Prediabetes
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A fasting blood sugar level above a healthy level, but still below the level used to diagnose diabetes. An individual with prediabetes is at increased risk for developing diabetes.
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DiabetesA condition caused by high levels of glucose (a form of sugar) in the blood. The amount of glucose in your blood is controlled by a hormone called insulin. See also Diabatetes…
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RiskThe chance that an activity or hazard will give rise to harm. Risk is generally given in terms of numerical odds (1 in 10) or percentages (10%).
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PrecursorA substance that the body can convert into the active form of a vitamin. One example is beta carotene, which the body can convert into vitamin A as needed.