Can blood sugar go back to normal?

After people eat, blood sugar concentrations increase. The pancreas releases insulin automatically to move glucose from the blood to the cells. As more and more cells receive glucose, blood sugar levels return to normal.

Can you be pre diabetic for years?

You can have prediabetes for years but have no clear symptoms, so it often goes undetected until serious health problems show up. That’s why it’s important to talk to your doctor about getting your blood sugar tested if you have any of the risk factors for prediabetes, which include: Being overweight.

How quickly can your hba1c change?

Your A1C, unlike your finger-prick glucose test, measures your average blood sugar over a period of 2 to 3 months. That means it can take up to 3 months to notice significant changes in your A1C.

What happens if a woman with diabetes is not well controlled?

If a woman’s diabetes was not well controlled during pregnancy, her baby can very quickly develop low blood sugar after birth. The baby’s blood sugar must be watched for several hours after delivery. Eat healthy foods from a meal plan made for a person with diabetes.

Can type 2 diabetes go undiagnosed?

Dr. Aluri says untreated or undiagnosed type 2 diabetes can go unnoticed for a long time. Mild to moderate blood sugar levels often don’t cause any symptoms. When blood sugars rise significantly, people start to notice symptoms like:

What happens if type 2 diabetes goes untreated?

If type 2 diabetes goes untreated, the high blood sugar can affect various cells and organs in the body. Complications include kidney damage, often leading to dialysis, eye damage, which could result in blindness, or an increased risk for heart disease or stroke.

Is type 1 diabetes inherited?

Type 1 diabetes is partly inherited, with multiple genes, including certain HLA genotypes, known to influence the risk of diabetes. In genetically susceptible people, the onset of diabetes can be triggered by one or more environmental factors, such as a viral infection or diet.