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Understanding pre-diabetes fact sheet

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Pre-diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are too high, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

Pre-diabetes has no signs or symptoms. This makes it challenging to diagnose. It is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease and stroke. Sixteen out of 100 of adults in Australia have pre-diabetes.

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Understanding pre-diabetes fact sheet

Pre-diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.

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Diabetes Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. We recognise their connection to land, waters, winds and culture. We pay the upmost respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders, past and present. We are committed to improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by diabetes and those at risk.

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