“Prediabetes refers to a condition where blood sugar levels are elevated, increasing the risk by sixfold but have not yet reached the diagnostic criteria for diabetes. It is a reversible stage, and early intervention can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by approximately 50%.
- Unhealthy Lifestyle Lifestyle plays a crucial role in the risk of developing diabetes. Unhealthy habits linked to an increased risk include:
- High-energy, high-fat, high-sugar diets; low intake of whole grains; excessive consumption of refined grains; overeating; skipping breakfast; binge eating.
- Lack of physical activity and prolonged sitting.
- Irregular sleep patterns, frequent late nights, and insufficient sleep.
- Mental stress and high pressure.