The prediabetes conundrum: striking the balance between risk and resources

Martin B Blond, Kristine Færch, Christian Herder, Dan Ziegler, Coen D A Stehouwer

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Abstract

The current definition of prediabetes is controversial and subject to continuous debate. Nonetheless, prediabetes is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, is highly prevalent and is associated with diabetic complications and mortality. Thereby, it has the potential to become a huge strain on healthcare systems in the future, necessitating action from legislators and healthcare providers. But how do we best reduce its associated burden on health? As a compromise between differing opinions in the literature and among the authors of this article, we suggest stratifying individuals with prediabetes according to estimated risk and only offering individual-level preventive interventions to those at high risk. At the same time, we argue to identify those with prediabetes and already established diabetes-related complications and treat them as we would treat individuals with established type 2 diabetes.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftDiabetologia
Vol/bind66
Udgave nummer6
Sider (fra-til)1016-1023
Antal sider8
ISSN0012-186X
DOI
StatusUdgivet - jun. 2023

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