In 2012, 86 million Americans over the age of 20 had prediabetes.
Before people develop Type 2 diabetes, they almost always have "prediabetes" — blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
People with prediabetes often have no symptoms.
Through early diagnosis and prevention, many people with prediabetes can delay or even prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes.
Linda Kerr, RN, MSN, NP, CDE, director, Diabetes Program, Long Beach Memorial is here to discuss prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
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Understanding the Relationship Between Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes
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Linda Kerr, RN
Linda Kerr is a nurse practitioner, certified diabetes educator and the Director of the Diabetes Program at Long Beach Memorial. Linda specializes in diabetes management across all settings, including private practice, acute outpatient care and community programs. Linda developed the Adult Outpatient Diabetes Program at Long Beach Memorial, achieving American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognition in 2012. She also led the team to achieve The Joint Commission Advanced Inpatient Diabetes Disease Specific Care Certification for Long Beach Memorial in 2012 and re-certification in 2014.Learn more about Long Beach Memorial