Prediabetes is commonly viewed as a condition of rising blood sugar, but new insights reveal it can also trigger sudden drops in glucose levels. According to diabetologist Dr Vijay Negalur, this dual effect stems from how the body responds to insulin resistance.<\/p>\n
In the early stages, insulin resistance causes the pancreas to overcompensate. After eating carbohydrate-heavy meals, the body may release excess insulin, leading to a sharp decline in blood sugar a few hours later. This pattern results in reactive hypoglycemia<\/strong>, a form of low blood sugar that mimics diabetes symptoms.<\/p>\n People may experience:<\/p>\n Often asymptomatic, prediabetes can quietly progress toward Type 2 diabetes. Some individuals notice subtle signs including:<\/p>\n Experts emphasize lifestyle changes as the primary defense:<\/p>\n Monitoring blood sugar levels and consulting a healthcare provider for personalized guidance is crucial for those at risk.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" While prediabetes is often linked to elevated glucose, some patients may experience sudden drops due to insulin spikes after meals, leading to reactive hypoglycemia.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":162637,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAowl-PACw:productID":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3740],"tags":[15641,9876,4882,15643,15642,15640,5329],"class_list":["post-162636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-news-en","tag-blood-sugar","tag-diabetes","tag-health","tag-hypoglycemia","tag-insulin-resistance","tag-prediabetes","tag-wellness"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\tSymptoms to Watch For<\/h2>\n
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Recognizing Prediabetes Early<\/h2>\n
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How to Manage and Prevent Progression<\/h2>\n
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