Prediabetes in Singapore: Almost 70% of People Who Have It Don't Know

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Prediabetes in Singapore: Almost 70% of People Who Have It Don't Know

Here's a genuinely striking statistic: in a 2024 survey of nearly 1,000 people at local health screenings, almost 70% of those who had prediabetes thought they didn't have it. Not "weren't sure" — actively believed they were fine. If prediabetes is this easy to miss, it's worth understanding what it actually is, and how GreenKare Sugar Balance Pro fits into catching it early.

~70%

Of people with prediabetes in the Diabetes Perception Report (NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, 2024) incorrectly believed they did not have the condition.

Prediabetes is essentially symptomless

Prediabetes means blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as diabetes — and it typically causes no noticeable symptoms at all, which is precisely why it's so commonly missed without a blood test.

It's also the stage where intervention works best

Unlike full diabetes, prediabetes is frequently reversible through diet, exercise, and weight management — meaning the people most likely to benefit from early action are often the exact ones who don't know they need to take it.

Even "not overweight" doesn't rule it out

The same survey found the awareness gap wasn't confined to any one demographic — people across different weight ranges and ages underestimated their own status, reinforcing that prediabetes isn't reliably self-diagnosable just by how you look or feel.

💬 Have you ever been tested for prediabetes?

Recently, years ago, or never specifically checked? Share in the comments — given how common this awareness gap is, you might prompt someone else to book a screening.

Quick tip: A fasting blood glucose or HbA1c test — both simple, standard blood tests — can identify prediabetes well before symptoms would ever appear, and are typically included in routine Singapore health screenings.

Supporting healthy blood sugar at every stage

Whether you're proactively managing your glucose levels or supporting them as part of a general healthy lifestyle, daily nutrition plays a role. GreenKare Sugar Balance Pro combines Bitter Gourd, Mulberry Fruit, Propolis, Tartary Buckwheat, and Chromium Picolinate to support healthy blood sugar and glucose metabolism.

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The bottom line

Prediabetes is genuinely easy to miss — symptomless, and apparently misjudged by around 70% of the people who actually have it. Getting a simple blood test is the only reliable way to know, and daily support like GreenKare Sugar Balance Pro can be part of the lifestyle changes that make the biggest difference at this stage.

This article is for general health information only and isn't a substitute for medical advice. Please speak with a doctor about blood sugar testing and your individual risk.

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