Prediabetes 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes. Most are not aware that they have it. There are no warning signs or symptoms for prediabetes. Being diagnosed with prediabetes means that your blood sugar is high, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes or your A1C level is between 5.7-6.4%. Having prediabetes puts you at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes in the next 5 years if you do not lose weight, increase your physical activity or change your eating habits. Are you at