12 Signs You May Have Prediabetes, How to Detect It, and How to Control It

Prediabetes can only be confirmed with medical tests. The most common ones include:

• Fasting blood sugar test

• HbA1c test (average blood sugar over 2–3 months)

• Oral glucose tolerance test

👉 If you have risk factors like being overweight, having a family history of diabetes, or living a sedentary lifestyle, regular screening is strongly recommended.

How to Control and Reverse Prediabetes

The good news? Prediabetes is often reversible with lifestyle changes.

1. Improve Your Diet

• Eat more vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins

• Reduce sugar, refined carbs, and processed foods

• Control portion sizes

2. Stay Physically Active