Prediabetes Affects 1 in 3 Americans: How to Spot the Warning Signs and Take Control

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More than 115 million Americans, 1 in 3 adults, live with prediabetes, and more than 80% are unaware of it. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) created Diabetes Alert Day to help people understand their risks and take action.

Prediabetes means your glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. It’s an early signal from your body that something in your metabolism may be out of balance.

Your risk goes up if you have a family history of diabetes, a personal history of gestational diabetes, or lifestyle factors like being less active. A quick one‑minute quiz at HelloLingo.com/prediabetes can help you understand your risk and whether it’s time to take a closer look at your glucose health.

Glucose is our body’s primary source of energy, powering our minds to our muscles. But when glucose levels stay elevated over time, it can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other chronic health issues. 

The encouraging news is that glucose is highly responsive to everyday choices: what we eat, how much we move, how we sleep, and even how we manage stress. The challenge is that most of us only see our A1C once a year, so we don’t get day‑to‑day feedback on how those choices affect us. 

Today, we have tools that can make those connections visible. Continuous glucose monitoring, like Abbott’s Lingo, allows people to see how their own unique glucose responds, minute-by-minute, throughout the day.

When people can actually see how their body reacts to different foods, exercise, or sleep patterns, it often leads to more informed choices, and those small changes can add meaningful improvements in metabolic health.

The good news is that small, simple changes can have a big impact on glucose health. When it comes to lowering risk, lifestyle really matters, and what’s on your plate is a great place to start. 

First, prioritize protein, which helps keep you fuller longer and slows digestion, so your body has an easier time managing the rise in glucose. Give your carbs company, by pairing them with protein or fiber, which helps your body process them more gradually.

Movement is also a powerful tool. Even a short 10‑minute walk after meals can help your body use glucose more efficiently. And of course, tracking your glucose can also be incredibly helpful.

Everyone’s body responds differently to different foods, which is why personalized insights from a CGM like Lingo can help people understand what works best for their body and make swaps that can make a difference in their health. Learn more at HelloLingo.com/prediabetes and take the prediabetes risk assessment quiz.