Management of prediabetes

The number of people with prediabetes is increasing worldwide. In 2010, the prevalence of prediabetes was estimated to be 344 million adults. This figure is expected to rise to 472 million by 2030.¹ In 2009, there were over seven million UK adults with prediabetes, and the number of people diagnosed continues to increase.

Prediabetes, also known as impaired glucose regulation, is a precursor condition for type 2 diabetes. Although in many cases it is reversible, prediabetes frequently remains undiagnosed and therefore increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In fact, people with prediabetes are up to 15 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.²