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Do You Have Pre-Diabetes?

When your blood sugar levels are above normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you are said to have pre-diabetes. Without treatment and a change in lifestyle, prediabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition that can have detrimental effects on one’s health.

Pre-diabetes can have significant negative effects on the cardiovascular system. Cardiologists are specialists in the diagnosis and management of illnesses of the heart and blood vessels. They are in a unique position to comprehend how cardiovascular risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and vascular damage interact with pre-diabetes. They can support the management of pre-diabetes and stop it from developing into type 2 diabetes in a number of ways.

One of the most important ways that a cardiologist can help with pre-diabetes is by assessing your overall cardiovascular risk. To determine your risk for heart disease and stroke, they can examine your medical history, family history, lifestyle choices, and the results of laboratory tests. To further assess your arterial health, they can also carry out specialist procedures like a coronary calcium scan or a carotid intima-media thickness test. Pre-diabetes and other areas of your health can be addressed in a customized treatment plan with the use of this information.

Normal A1c level is below 5.7%. Pre-diabetes is indicated by a level of 5.7% to 6.4%. The higher your A1c level within the 5.7% to 6.4% range, the higher risk you have of getting Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is considered at an A1c level of 6.5%.

Are you worried you may develop type 2 diabetes in the future? Pre-diabetes is a serious condition that requires early intervention and lifestyle changes to prevent progression to type 2 diabetes. It’s important to take action now to reduce your risk. A cardiologist can play an essential role in this process so consider making an appointment today.