1.7 Prediabetes

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1.7 Prediabetes^{1, 2, 4}

IGT (impaired glucose tolerance) and IFG (impaired fasting glucose) are referred to as 'Prediabetes'. Persons with prediabetes have a high risk of developing DM (25% of IFG and 30% of IGT cases become diabetic over time) and CVD. Any type of DM can pass through the stages of prediabetes, but it is most obvious in T2DM. These persons are treated by lifestyle modifications; drugs may be used where indicated. About 40% of IFG and 30% of IGT cases may revert to normal if the proper intervention can be given.