Condition
Prediabetes
Blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Lifestyle changes can lower the chance of it progressing to type 2 diabetes.
Also called: borderline diabetes, insulin resistance, high a1c, elevated a1c
Who Can Help with Prediabetes?
- Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
- Internists
A physician who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness in adults. Many internists serve as primary care doctors.
- Nurse Practitioners
An advanced practice nurse who can examine patients, diagnose illness, order tests and prescribe medicine. Many work in primary care, and others in specialty practices or hospitals.
- Physician Assistants
A licensed clinician who examines patients, diagnoses illness, orders tests and prescribes medicine as part of a team with physicians.
- Dietitians
A nutrition expert who creates eating plans to manage health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, food allergies and weight.
- Endocrinologists
A physician who treats hormone conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease and osteoporosis.
- Weight Loss Doctors
A physician who treats obesity with nutrition plans, exercise guidance and weight loss medicines.
- Health Coaches
A coach who helps people set and reach health goals such as eating better, exercising more and managing stress.
- Naturopaths
A provider who uses natural treatments such as diet, herbs, homeopathic remedies and lifestyle changes to support health.
- Preventive Medicine Doctors
A physician who focuses on preventing disease through screening, vaccines and healthy habits, for individual patients and communities.
- Medical Clinics
A clinic or medical group where patients see doctors and other providers for primary or specialty care.
Where Practices List Prediabetes
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Spokane, WA (279)
- Phoenix, AZ (246)
- Chicago, IL (133)
- Wilmington, DE (79)
- Houston, TX (78)
- Nashville, TN (62)
- New York, NY (62)
- Dallas, TX (59)
- Lewisville, TX (47)
- Round Rock, TX (43)
- Las Vegas, NV (40)
- Princeton, NJ (40)
- Newark, DE (38)
- Tampa, FL (37)
- Pikesville, MD (32)
- Philadelphia, PA (31)
- Mesa, AZ (29)
- Kamuela, HI (28)
- Atlanta, GA (26)
- Kansas City, MO (26)
- Denver, CO (23)
- Durham, NC (22)
- El Paso, TX (21)
- Seattle, WA (21)
- Campbell, CA (20)
- McDonough, GA (18)
- Torrance, CA (17)
- Portland, OR (16)
- Bellevue, WA (15)
- Canton, GA (15)
- Glendale, AZ (15)
- Miami, FL (15)
- Watkinsville, GA (14)
- Benton, AR (13)
- Kennesaw, GA (13)
- Peoria, AZ (13)
- Brooklyn, NY (12)
- Henderson, NV (11)
- Orlando, FL (11)
- Scottsdale, AZ (11)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about prediabetes and what is right for you.