MUSCAT: On the occasion of the World Diabetes Day, MOH has turned the attention on pre-diabetes, with an announcement on the guidelines to follow to mitigate the risk factors.
Pre-diabetes is a condition that precedes the development of diabetes, where, the level of blood glucose is higher than normal but not meeting the diagnostic levels of diabetes.
Risk factors for developing it include the following:
• Family history of diabetes and other chronic diseases
• Overweight and Obesity
• Gestational diabetes
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
• Limited mobility and lack of exercise
• Smoking
“Early diagnosis and management help restore the normal blood glucose level and prevent the development of type 2 diabetes,” it stated.
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