Regression from prediabetes to normal glucose regulation: State of the science

Prediabetes, an intermediate stage between normal glucose regulation and type 2 diabetes, is diagnosed based on documentation of impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, or a hemoglobin A1c level of 5.7–6.4%. Individuals with prediabetes have increased risks for the development of type 2 diabetes and multiple vascular complications. Randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the feasibility of preventing progression from...