A symposium entitled: Prediabetes: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management
Today on (Sep 24, 2024) in the presence of the symposium entitled (Prediabetes: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management) was presented by Assistant Lecturer (Miss. Ava Hamdi Saeed) from the Medical Laboratory department, where it has been explained that Prediabetes is a condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels that are not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. It is a critical stage where timely intervention can prevent or delay the progression to diabetes. Factors such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and genetic predisposition play a significant role in its development. Early detection through screening and lifestyle modifications like healthy eating, increased physical activity and weight management are essential in managing prediabetes. American Diabetes Association. (2020). 2. Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020. Diabetes Care, 43(Supplement 1), S14-S31. at the end of the symposium, a set of questions and answers were raised on this subject.