{"id":8480,"date":"2023-03-16T13:38:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T08:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=8480"},"modified":"2024-02-05T16:15:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T10:45:44","slug":"prediabetes-symptoms-in-women-what-you-need-to-look-out-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/prediabetes-symptoms-in-women-what-you-need-to-look-out-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Prediabetes Symptoms in Women: What You Need to Look Out For"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Introduction<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prediabetes is a metabolic health condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be called type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes puts you at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Prediabetes develops when insulin resistance is not managed effectively. This article explores the <\/span><b>symptoms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/50-fitness-tips-to-beat-prediabetes\/\">prediabetes<\/a> in women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic diseases affect men and <\/span><b>women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> differently, and prediabetes is no different. Other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00508-018-1421-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conditions like PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) put <\/span><b>women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at high risk for developing insulin resistance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, prediabetes and diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/diabetes\/a1c\/diagnosis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">considered prediabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting blood sugar levels are between 100 to 125 mg\/dL\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HbA1c of 5.6 \u2013 6.4%.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OGTT (checks for blood glucose levels two hours after a special sweet drink): 140- 199 mg\/dL<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n    &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-list&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card light-blue&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-info&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;h4&gt;Pre-diabetes Risk&lt;br&gt; Calculator&lt;\/h4&gt;\n                    &lt;p&gt;Take the first step towards a healthy, happy lifestyle by assessing your risk.&lt;\/p&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-btn&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Q6ae2E&quot; class=&quot;white-btn&quot;&gt;Check&lt;\/a&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n        &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:8961,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">\n    <div class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta\">\n        <div class=\"cal-card-list\">\n            <div class=\"cal-card light-blue\">\n                <div class=\"cal-card-info\">\n                    <h4>Pre-diabetes Risk<br> Calculator<\/h4>\n                    <p>Take the first step towards a healthy, happy lifestyle by assessing your risk.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cal-btn\">\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Q6ae2E\" class=\"white-btn\">Check<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Normal Blood Sugar Level Chart (as per CDC Standards)<\/b><\/h2>\n<table class=\"table\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 101.091%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.5586%; text-align: center;\"><strong>Result<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.0883%; text-align: center;\"><strong>A1C Test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.4624%; text-align: center;\"><strong>Fasting Blood Sugar Test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.3545%; text-align: center;\"><strong>Glucose Tolerance Test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6271%; text-align: center;\"><strong>Random Blood Sugar Test<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.5586%; text-align: center;\">Diabetes<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.0883%; text-align: center;\">6.5% or above<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.4624%; text-align: center;\">126 mg\/dL or above<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.3545%; text-align: center;\">200 mg\/dL or above<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6271%; text-align: center;\">200 mg\/dL or above<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.5586%; text-align: center;\">Prediabetes<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.0883%; text-align: center;\">5.7 &#8211; 6.5%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.4624%; text-align: center;\">100 &#8211; 125 mg\/dL<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.3545%; text-align: center;\">140 &#8211; 199 mg\/dL<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6271%; text-align: center;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.5586%; text-align: center;\">Normal<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.0883%; text-align: center;\">Below 5.7%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.4624%; text-align: center;\">99 mg\/dL or below<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.3545%; text-align: center;\">140 mg\/dL or below<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6271%; text-align: center;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons why <\/span><b>women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may develop prediabetes, including obesity, family history, increasing age and stress. Infact, there is a strong association between stress and prediabetes in <\/span><b>women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it has been found that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/news\/2018\/11\/06\/stress-may-increase-type-2-diabetes-risk-in-women\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stressed women have twice the risk of developing type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than those who are not stressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Common Symptoms of Prediabetes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People can have prediabetes for years without any signs or symptoms. A few common signs and <\/span><b>symptoms of prediabetes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that may be seen in some people include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive thirst<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue that does not go away with sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent urination\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development of skin tags<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darkened skin in the armpit or sides of the back (called acanthosis nigricans)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary tract infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menstrual irregularities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCOS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infertility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disturbed vision<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Symptoms of Prediabetes in Females<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <\/span><b>symptoms of prediabetes in girls <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and women are similar to those in men. However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/library\/features\/diabetes-and-women.html\"><b>symptoms of prediabetes in women<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Frequent vaginal yeast infections:<\/b> <b>Women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are prone to fungal infections, but <\/span><b>women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with prediabetes and diabetes are at an increased risk, especially when their blood sugar levels are high.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Urinary tract infections:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are common among <\/span><b>women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for anatomical reasons. The risk of developing a UTI is higher with high blood sugar levels. Besides high blood sugar levels, poor circulation and not emptying the bladder in time can also aggravate the chances of developing a UTI.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Changes in the menstrual cycle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Changes in hormonal levels before and during periods can make it difficult to predict blood sugar levels. Many females develop sugar cravings during their periods or before, making diabetes management difficult.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vaginal dryness and painful sex: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal dryness can make sexual intercourse uncomfortable and painful for <\/span><b>women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some causes of this are nerve damage, reduced blood flow, and hormonal changes due to high blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Loss of sexual drive:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Increased blood sugar levels can sometimes lower a woman\u2019s interest in sex or her ability to enjoy it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n    &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-list&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card light-blue&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-info&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;h4&gt;Pre-diabetes Risk&lt;br&gt; Calculator&lt;\/h4&gt;\n                    &lt;p&gt;Take the first step towards a healthy, happy lifestyle by assessing your risk.&lt;\/p&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-btn&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Q6ae2E&quot; class=&quot;white-btn&quot;&gt;Check&lt;\/a&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n        &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:8961,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">\n    <div class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta\">\n        <div class=\"cal-card-list\">\n            <div class=\"cal-card light-blue\">\n                <div class=\"cal-card-info\">\n                    <h4>Pre-diabetes Risk<br> Calculator<\/h4>\n                    <p>Take the first step towards a healthy, happy lifestyle by assessing your risk.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cal-btn\">\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Q6ae2E\" class=\"white-btn\">Check<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Complications of Prediabetes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common complication of prediabetes is developing type 2 diabetes, which can later damage nerves, kidneys, eyes, blood vessels, brain and heart. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4950274\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prediabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like stroke and heart attack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How is Prediabetes Diagnosed?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you may not experience any obvious signs or <\/span><b>symptoms of prediabetes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your doctor may advise you to undergo an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) with 75 gm of glucose along with HbA1c.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OGTT is a diagnostic test that helps healthcare professionals evaluate how well your body processes sugar. This test is done in two steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step includes the ingestion of 75 gms of anhydrous glucose (which makes the solution sweet) dissolved in water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is followed by a test of blood sugar levels after two hours of having the sugary drink the blood sugar levels are measured.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fasting plasma glucose or an HbA1c and an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) test are used to diagnose prediabetes. Sometimes, the HbA1c test may miss diagnosing prediabetes, which may otherwise be detectable using an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals with prediabetes have a high risk of developing diabetes in the next few years. For this reason, it is important to diagnose prediabetes early and start lifestyle modifications to prevent it from progressing to type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/diabetes\/overview\/what-is-diabetes\/prediabetes-insulin-resistance#diagnose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must undergo a test for prediabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overweight or obese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family history of diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are over 40 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are finding it difficult to conceive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have irregular periods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have slow-healing wounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of steroid intake<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive thirst<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>FitterTake<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women usually do not <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/prioritise-your-health-all-women-can\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prioritise their health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, being aware of the risk factors, signs and <\/span><b>symptoms of prediabetes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is crucial for women to maintain good health and prevent type 2 diabetes and its complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating a balanced diet can help reduce the risk of developing prediabetes. It is essential to consult a healthcare provider if you experience any of the <\/span><b>symptoms of prediabetes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Remember, early diagnosis and treatment can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. By taking proactive steps towards maintaining good health, women can lead healthy and fulfilling lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know it&#8217;s easier said than done but with us it&#8217;s easier to do it too. Our team of medical experts have decades of experience and can help you manage prediabetes or diabetes through a personalised plan for your diet, physical fitness and mental well being. When all these factors improve, it is easier for you to achieve your health goals along with your doctor prescribed medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just dial <strong><a href=\"tel: 08068507599\">08068507599<\/a><\/strong> to know more about our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/fitterfly-diabetes-care-plan?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diabetes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes Care Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We assure you, it will be worth your time \ud83d\ude07.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t ignore the signs of prediabetes in women &#8211; now is the time to be proactive about your health and recognize the warning signs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8481,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"wds_primary_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,18,400],"tags":[435],"acf":{"reviewed_by":false,"references":null,"author":"","table_content":null,"medically_reviewed":5784,"show_updated_date_in_post":"No","faq_list":null,"custom_schema":"","media_url":"","reviewer":null},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8480"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8480"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8480\/revisions"}],"acf:post":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reviewers\/5784"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8481"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8480"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8480"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}