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prediabetes

American

[pree-dahy-uh-bee-tis, -teez, pree-dahy-] / priˌdaɪ əˈbi tɪs, -tiz, ˌpri daɪ- /

noun

Pathology.

a condition in which carbohydrate metabolism is mildly abnormal but other criteria indicating diabetes mellitus are absent.
a condition in which the development of diabetes mellitus is expected.

Other Word Forms

prediabetic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of prediabetes

First recorded in 1935–40; pre- + diabetes

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prediabetes

For early prediabetes and mild hypertension, those habits can rival a prescription.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

As prediabetes advances toward diabetes, this delicate process can begin to break down.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026

Both studies tracked people with prediabetes for decades and included interventions such as increased physical activity and healthier eating habits.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 14, 2026

The findings could also influence how doctors approach treatment for people with prediabetes.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 14, 2026

Researchers estimate that more than one billion people globally have prediabetes.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 14, 2026

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