By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara
 MBBS, MD, DipIBLM, PgDip Endocrine (UK)
 General Physician | Metabolic Physician | Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner

What Is Prediabetes?

Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as Type 2 Diabetes.

The concerning part?

Most people with prediabetes don’t know they have it.

Without intervention, prediabetes can progress to diabetes, increasing the risk of:

• Heart disease
• Fatty liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Stroke
• Nerve damage

The good news is that prediabetes is often reversible when detected early.

Common Signs of Prediabetes

Many people have no symptoms initially.

However, warning signs may include:

✔ Increased belly fat
 ✔ Fatigue after meals
 ✔ Sugar cravings
 ✔ Difficulty losing weight
 ✔ Frequent hunger
 ✔ Darkening of skin around the neck (Acanthosis Nigricans)
 ✔ Family history of diabetes

These signs often indicate insulin resistance.

What Causes Prediabetes?

1. Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance is the most common cause.

When cells stop responding properly to insulin:

• Blood sugar starts rising
• More insulin is produced
• Fat storage increases
• Weight loss becomes difficult

2. Excess Belly Fat

Abdominal fat is strongly associated with metabolic dysfunction.

Visceral fat can increase inflammation and worsen insulin resistance.

3. Lack of Physical Activity

A sedentary lifestyle reduces the body’s ability to use glucose effectively.

Regular movement improves insulin sensitivity.

4. Poor Sleep & Stress

Chronic stress and inadequate sleep can:

• Raise cortisol levels
• Increase cravings
• Worsen blood sugar control
• Promote weight gain

How Is Prediabetes Diagnosed?

Important tests include:

HbA1c

Measures average blood sugar over the previous 2–3 months.

Fasting Blood Sugar

Assesses baseline glucose levels.

Fasting Insulin

Helps detect insulin resistance before diabetes develops.

Metabolic Assessment

Evaluates obesity, fatty liver, cholesterol, and lifestyle risk factors.

Can Prediabetes Be Reversed?

In many cases, yes.

Lifestyle interventions can significantly improve blood sugar control.

Effective strategies include:

✔ Weight management
 ✔ Increased protein intake
 ✔ Strength training and exercise
 ✔ Better sleep quality
 ✔ Stress reduction
 ✔ Personalized nutrition planning

Early intervention often prevents progression to diabetes.

Prediabetes Care at Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara

At Kayakalpa Clinic, Dr. Shruthi Thennati focuses on identifying metabolic dysfunction before diabetes develops.

Evaluation may include:

• HbA1c testing
• Blood sugar assessment
• Insulin resistance evaluation
• Thyroid testing
• Weight and body composition analysis
• Lifestyle assessment

The goal is prevention, reversal, and long-term metabolic health.

Who Should Get Tested?

You should consider screening if you have:

• Family history of diabetes
• Belly fat or obesity
• PCOS
• Fatty liver disease
• High cholesterol
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Unexplained fatigue

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Consult Dr. Shruthi Thennati at Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara for early diabetes detection and prevention-focused care.

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