prediabetes

American  

[pree-dahy-uh-bee-tis, -teez, pree-dahy-] / priˌdaɪ əˈbi tɪs, -tiz, ˌpri daɪ- /

noun

Pathology.

1. a condition in which carbohydrate metabolism is mildly abnormal but other criteria indicating diabetes mellitus are absent.

2. a condition in which the development of diabetes mellitus is expected.

---

Other Word Forms

• prediabetic adjective

Etymology

Origin of prediabetes

First recorded in 1935–40; pre- + diabetes

Example Sentences

People diagnosed with prediabetes -- a condition affecting up to one in three adults depending on age -- have traditionally been advised to eat healthier and shed pounds to reduce their risk.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Recognizing that prediabetes can improve without weight loss introduces new opportunities for prevention on a global scale.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

By his final year on the job, his doctor told him he was dealing with prediabetes, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, sleep apnea, acid reflux, and obesity.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Hispanic, Black and Asian individuals who smoked or vaped were more frequently diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes compared with white individuals.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2025

While 7% may seem modest, it represents roughly 7,000 additional prediabetes cases each year in the U.S based on current population trends.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2025