12 Signs You May Have Prediabetes, How to Detect It, and How to Control It

8. Frequent Hunger

Feeling hungry shortly after eating may mean your body’s cells are not absorbing glucose properly, leaving you craving more food.

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9. Dark Patches on the Skin

A skin condition called acanthosis nigricans causes dark, velvety patches around the neck, armpits, or groin and is often associated with prediabetes.

10. Irritability and Mood Changes

Blood sugar fluctuations can affect brain function, leading to irritability, mood swings, or anxiety.

11. Difficulty Concentrating

If you often feel like you’re in a mental fog or find it hard to focus, poor glucose control may be the reason.

12. Family History of Diabetes with Symptoms

Having a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes raises your risk significantly—especially if you already notice these warning signs.