It affects around a fifth of people who live in the Western world. The main risk factors are diet and body weight. It does not help if you have a family history of the disorder. Most dont have symptoms, though some notice increased fatigue and the 'pins and needles' of local areas of neuritis. You are at risk if overweight and tend to be sedentary, so walking or exercise helps. The condition can lead to organ damage - kidneys, coronary and other blood vessels. For more information on testing, you can google 'pre diabetes.' Several useful links open up, they are quite informative. Diabetes is a pernicious condition, and the danger it poses needs to be taken very seriously. eric.
