Seniors With Prediabetes Shouldn't Fret Too Much
Some doctors are prescribing medication for prediabetes, but that is an overreaction that isn't all that helpful.
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Some doctors are prescribing medication for prediabetes, but that is an overreaction that isn't all that helpful.
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About half of adults 65 and older have above-normal blood sugar levels that put them in the prediabetes category. Although that is a signal to improve your eating habits and get more exercise, researchers say only a small percentage of the group will develop diabetes.
Almost half of older adults — more than 26 million people 65 and older — have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How concerned should they
Almost half of older adults — more than 26 million people 65 and older — have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How concerned should they be?