This document discusses pre-diabetes, including its definition, prevalence, health risks, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options. Some key points:
- Pre-diabetes is when blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Left untreated, pre-diabetes often progresses to type 2 diabetes. 
- Studies like the Diabetes Prevention Program showed that modest lifestyle changes like 5-10% weight loss and moderate physical activity can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes in those with pre-diabetes.
- In addition to lifestyle changes, pharmacologic treatments like metformin may be considered for high-risk individuals to prevent the progression from pre-diabetes to diabetes. However,