A clinical state where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but have not yet reached the threshold for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. It is characterized by an elevated hemoglobin A1c or fasting glucose level and serves as a critical warning sign of advancing insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction.
Pre-diabetes is often asymptomatic, meaning individuals may be unaware of the condition until it is detected through routine bloodwork. However, it is a highly reversible state. Through targeted nutritional interventions, such as the CFP protocol, and lifestyle modifications, individuals can restore insulin sensitivity and return their blood glucose levels to a healthy range, preventing the progression to chronic disease.
The definitive guide by Russell Clark, FNP-C, APRN