How long does it take for prediabetes to turn into diabetes?

It’s good to remember when discussing prediabetes in Canada that over 6 million Canadians are currently dealing with prediabetes management.

With that in mind, the primary goal with prediabetes treatment or management is to prevent it from becoming type 2 diabetes. This is done by taking steps to manage blood sugar levels, as well as lifestyle changes that can reduce the likelihood of type 2 diabetes occurring.

Although these steps can help slow or even halt the progression of type 2 diabetes in some patients, approximately 25% of people with prediabetes develop into type 2 diabetes within 5 years.

The length of time it takes prediabetes to develop into type 2 diabetes will vary from person to person, depending on a large number of factors (i.e., genetics, age, weight, diet, etc.), which is why it’s important to speak to an online diabetes informed practitioner as soon as you start to show signs of the condition presenting.