Keywords

diabetes, diabetes prevention, impaired fasting glucose, prediabetes, prevention

 

Authors

  1. Rariden, Christina DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: Prediabetes continues to be a national and worldwide health concern, affecting 84 million adults in the US. Early identification and intervention have been successful in delaying and/or preventing the progression to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Nonpharmacologic treatment of prediabetes is paramount, although pharmacologic treatment is appropriate in high-risk patients. In an attempt to curb the increasing prevalence of T2DM, recognizing the importance of identifying and managing prediabetes should remain in the national healthcare forefront.