Borderline Diabetes, also known as Prediabetes, is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be considered diabetes. The pancreas still produces enough insulin to respond to ingested carbohydrates, but it is less effective in removing sugar from the bloodstream, leading to insulin resistance.

Prediabetes often goes undiagnosed as it usually does not present any symptoms, and only a few people know they have it. However, early detection is essential to prevent the condition from progressing to type 2 diabetes.

Another factor that affects the time it takes to lose weight is your age, gender, and starting point. The older you are, the slower your metabolism, making it more challenging to lose weight. Similarly, men tend to lose weight faster than women due to their higher muscle mass.

Anyone who is overweight or obese, physically inactive, over 45, has high blood pressure or cholesterol, has a family history of type 2 diabetes, or has had heart disease, stroke, gestational diabetes, or polycystic ovary syndrome is at risk of developing prediabetes. If left untreated, prediabetes can lead to vision loss, nerve damage, kidney damage, and cardiovascular disease.

To reduce the risk of prediabetes, individuals should focus on making changes to their diet and lifestyle, including adopting a balanced diet, getting enough physical activity, maintaining a moderate weight, and taking medication if needed.

The Diabetes Prevention Program study has shown that with modest weight loss and exercise, study participants reduced their risk of developing diabetes by 58% over three years. Thus, taking small steps to manage prediabetes can have a significant impact on overall health and blood sugar control.