Dispelling Myths related to Borderline Diabetes - Dr P.C Runnu

Even though having prediabetes, another name for borderline diabetes, may not appear as serious as being diagnosed with diabetes, it still needs to be monitored closely and managed proactively. Blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes are called prediabetes. Nonetheless, prediabetes can eventually turn into type 2 diabetes if lifestyle modifications and treatments are not implemented. It's important to understand that having borderline diabetes increases the likelihood of getting diabetes and its associated health consequences, even in people who do not yet have the disease.

Dispelling some of the common misconceptions related to diabetes, Dr. P.C. Runnu from Ranchi, Jharkhand, addresses questions about what diabetes is and why we need to worry about it. Additionally, he sheds light on the misconception that having borderline diabetes means one doesn't need to worry.