Shreya Bose Shreya Bose Asked 6 months ago

What is the difference between diabetic and prediabetic?

My doctor told me I'm prediabetic and need to make lifestyle changes. I'm a bit confused, what's the difference between being diabetic and prediabetic?

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Satish Kamat Satish Kamat Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Prediabetes means your sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be called diabetes. A HbA1c test costs around 300 to 500 rupees, and getting it done early can save you thousands in future medicine bills. If you are prediabetic, you can reverse it easily with budget-friendly home diet changes.

Rajeev Sharma Rajeev Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I was diagnosed as prediabetic two years ago with an HbA1c of 6.1. My doctor warned me that if I didn't act, it would become full-blown diabetes (HbA1c of 6.5 or more). I managed to reverse it by cuttting out sugar and walking daily, so please take prediabetes as a timely warning!

Rohit Shetty Rohit Shetty Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Prediabetes is the yellow light in traffic, telling you to slow down and fix your lifestyle before you hit the red light of diabetes. Regular weight training and brisk walking can make your cells sensitive to insulin again. Do get a proper blood test and consult your doctor to plan your routine.

Arvind Joshi Arvind Joshi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Prediabetes is a gentle reminder from nature to take better care of this temple we call our body. Diabetes is when the sugar balance is more deeply affected. Stay positive, keep your mind stress-free, and let a compassionate doctor guide your diet and lifestyle back to harmony.

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Megha Kulkarni Megha Kulkarni Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

I was so terrified when my fasting sugar came slightly high last month! Prediabetes is basically a warning zone where you can still turn things around, while diabetes requires long-term medication and strict control. Please don't stress too much, just book an appointment with a doctor to guide you safely.

Pooja Reddy Pooja Reddy Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I was told my HbA1c is 5.9, which is prediabetic, and I am feeling so anxious about it. Is prediabetes actually fully reversible, or will it eventually turn into diabetes anyway? Please tell me if anyone else felt this same fear and managed to successfully bring their levels back to normal.

Deepak Joshi Deepak Joshi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Prediabetes is a warning phase with slightly elevated sugar, while diabetes is a chronic condition with higher levels. Please consult a doctor immediately to manage it.

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