What exactly is “prediabetes” and why is it so important?

This article was first published on January 1, 2024. It was last reviewed, updated, or edited on January 3, 2024. What is “prediabetes”? As its name suggests, the term prediabetes is used for abnormal carbohydrate metabolism that does not meet the criteria for diabetes mellitus (American Diabetic Association, 2024; Echouffo-Tcheugui et al., 2023). Details of…