Pre-diabetes
What it actually is
Pre-diabetes is a warning sign — but it's also reversible in 70–80% of patients with diet, weight loss, and exercise. Without intervention, about 5–10% of pre-diabetics progress to type 2 diabetes each year. The window to act is narrow but powerful.
Why it matters for Pakistanis
An estimated 1 in 4 Pakistani adults has pre-diabetes — many without knowing. Get tested. If your HbA1c is 5.7–6.4%, you have time to reverse it. After 5 years of established type 2, reversal becomes much harder.
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Reviewed by Ghizayat's registered dietitian team. Not a substitute for medical advice.