Prediabetes

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    The state in which blood glucose levels are above normal but have not reached those of diabetes. uncountable

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"Scientists have discovered that compounds derived from some bacteria can lower blood sugar levels in obese people with prediabetes, possibly preventing diabetes itself from developing."

Etymology

From pre- + diabetes.

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