Prediabetes is extremely common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 98 million adults (or 1 in 3 people) in the United States have it. And it puts people at risk for developing more severe conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease.

But what is prediabetes, exactly, and how is it different from full-fledged Type 2 diabetes? What are the top signs, and what should you do when you know you have it? Here’s everything you need to know.

A precursor to diabetes

According to Dr. Florence Comite, an endocrinologist and a pioneer in precision medicine, prediabetes is simply the precursor to diabetes, commonly referred to as Type 2.

“Think of it as a warning shot to wake up and take control of your glucose before there is serious damage t

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