Prediabetes to Late-Stage Complicated Diabetes
Prediabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as diabetes. If unmanaged, it can progress to type 2 diabetes, where the body becomes resistant to insulin or fails to produce enough. As diabetes advances, it can lead to complications such as cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, kidney failure, and eye problems. Late-stage diabetes, particularly when poorly controlled, can result in severe complications that significantly affect quality of life and increase the risk of premature death. Early detection and lifestyle changes can help prevent or delay the progression from prediabetes to full-blown diabetes and its complications.