Type 2 diabetes

Prediabetes means your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not yet in the diabetes range. In New Zealand, that's an HbA1c of 42–47 mmol/mol, under thresholds introduced on 1 July 2026. It's common, and it's a real opportunity: lifestyle change can cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than half, and many people return to normal blood sugar.

Yes, for some people. Type 2 diabetes remission means your average blood sugar (HbA1c) stays below 48 mmol/mol for at least three months, without glucose-lowering medication. It's most likely with substantial weight loss, early after diagnosis. And even without full remission, lowering your blood sugar brings real, measurable benefits.

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