Could You Be Prediabetic?
Dr. Tracey McLaughlin explains that prediabetes is often a silent disease and recalls symptoms associated with patients who have diabetes.
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Dr. McLaughlin:
Prediabetes may not be associated with any symptoms. Your blood sugar needs to be above 180 mg/dL in order to induce the frequent urination, which in turn, leads to the thirst. So, if your fasting blood sugar is in the prediabetic range, your post-meal sugars could get up to the level of 180 and cause the symptoms, but not always. It's often silent.
About Dr. Tracey McLaughlin, M.D., M.S.:
Dr. Tracey McLaughlin is an assistant professor at Stanford University’s department of medicine and is in the division of endocrinology and metabolism conducting clinical research and practicing medicine. Dr. McLaughlin conducts a number of clinical research studies related to obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
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