prediabetes

American  

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

noun

Pathology.

1. a condition in which carbohydrate metabolism is mildly abnormal but other criteria indicating diabetes mellitus are absent.

2. a condition in which the development of diabetes mellitus is expected.

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Other Word Forms

• prediabetic adjective

Etymology

Origin of prediabetes

First recorded in 1935–40; pre- + diabetes

Example Sentences

By his final year on the job, his doctor told him he was dealing with prediabetes, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, sleep apnea, acid reflux, and obesity.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Between the baseline and follow-up visits, a 10% rise in UPF intake was linked to a 64% higher risk of prediabetes and a 56% higher likelihood of impaired glucose regulation.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025

While 7% may seem modest, it represents roughly 7,000 additional prediabetes cases each year in the U.S based on current population trends.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2025

Utilizing more than 1.2 million responses from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey, the research team examined how e-cigarette use and traditional smoking relate to prediabetes and diabetes diagnoses.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2025

The researchers observed that certain personal and demographic factors further intensified the likelihood of developing prediabetes or diabetes.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2025