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

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 tricky part? Many people have prediabetes and don’t even know it. Recognizing the signs early can help prevent serious health problems later.

12 Common Signs of Prediabetes

1. Constant fatigue – Feeling tired even after enough sleep

2. Increased thirst – Feeling thirsty more often than usual

3. Frequent urination – Especially at night

4. Blurred vision – Caused by fluctuating blood sugar levels

5. Slow healing of cuts or wounds

6. Increased hunger – Even shortly after eating

7. Weight gain, especially around the abdomen

8. Darkened skin patches (neck, armpits, elbows) – a sign of insulin resistance

9. Frequent infections (skin, gums, urinary tract)

10. Tingling or numbness in hands or feet

11. Brain fog or difficulty concentrating

12. No symptoms at all – very common and dangerous if ignored

How to Detect Prediabetes