'Whilst the reporting of prediabetes cases is relatively new for Northern Ireland, the increase we’ve seen over the last year is considerable.'
There are nearly 200,000 people in Northern Ireland who are living with or at risk of developing diabetes according to new figures from the Department of Health.
Read more: Diabetic Duo: Northern Ireland TikTok stars say new ‘artificial pancreas’ technology would be life-changingA breakdown of the data across all Trust areas is as follows:Northern 29,994 19,984 Prevalence reporting for prediabetes has been in place for around 20 years, with the 2023/2024 figures highlighting that diabetes diagnoses have more than doubled since then.
It is unlikely for people with prediabetes to experience any of the traditional diabetes symptoms . For those who may have concerns, it is recommended that they contact their GP surgery to request a blood test. The most common test checks a person’s HbA1c levels, which are their average blood glucose levels over the last two to three months. HbA1c levels between 42mmol/mol – 47mmol/mol are considered higher than normal and suggest a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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