• Published on: Sep 26, 2021
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  • By: Second Medic Expert

What Is The Meaning Of Pre-diabetic?

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What is the meaning of pre-diabetic?

Pre-diabetes is the stage that comes before type 2 diabetes. If blood sugar levels are high but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes, then you are pre-diabetic.

A person may have pre-diabetes if they find it hard to control their blood glucose levels.

It is important to note how long you have had this condition and what your other risk factors are like such as age, history of gestational diabetes, history of cardiovascular disease, family history (genetic heritability), obesity (BMI > 30), physical inactivity.

Pre-diabetic people tend to be insulin resistant or sensitive when they're not eating anything, and the fasting level is high at 138 mg/dl and when they're drinking glucose their fasting level goes up even more and after a meal, their blood sugar goes up higher than 140 mg/dl at least two times in 225.

Someone affected by pre-diabetes has an impaired ability to produce insulin, which is necessary to regulate glucose levels. This could lead to high blood sugar over time. People who are pre-diabetic may suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), normal aging or another illness that causes the pancreas to fail to work properly. A person suffering from pre-diabetes is suffering from high blood sugar levels. A person suffering from diabetes not Type 1 is suffering from high blood sugar levels.

Sometimes people are diagnosed with pre-diabetes instead of Type II Diabetes because it's more common in the population. Pre-diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin or process glucose properly to regulate blood sugar, but that can be managed through diet and exercise in most cases.

Type I Diabetes is when a person cannot make any insulin at all, whereas type II might be caused by, for example, an unfortunate metabolic issue or lifestyle change like eating too many sweets or quitting smoking.

Pre-diabetic refers to a person who has blood sugar levels that qualify him or her as "pre-high blood glucose" but not high enough to be considered diabetic yet. Pre-diabetes is a temporary condition in which the body starts to develop insulin resistance, and the cells of your pancreas start secreting more and more of their own insulin to avoid producing too much glucose. Eventually, this becomes counterproductive, the pancreas becomes so resistant it can't keep up with demand anymore, and type 2 diabetes occurs. However, pre-diabetes does not require any treatment because by avoiding junk food and excessive portions (and exercising) you will likely get off pre-diabetics without ever developing diabetes. Pre-diabetes is a term to describe high blood insulin levels that are on the cusp of developing type 2 diabetes but haven't yet.

Type 2 diabetes develops when cells lose their insulin receptors and cannot create enough sugar for themselves. This means the body has to produce more and more insulin in order to get glucose into any cells with remaining insulin receptors (such as muscle or fat cells). Over time, high levels of circulating hormones lead to damage in the small vessels that provide oxygen and nutrients — particularly to kidneys — putting them at risk of failure. This can happen over decades and is referred to as "insulin resistance".

The primary goal for people suffering from pre-diabetes should be lifestyle change: reduce weight. Pre-diabetic means that you are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. If you're overweight, have a family history of diabetes, develop gestational diabetes while pregnant, or if it runs in your household then pre-diabetes is more likely to progress into type 2 diabetes.

Pre-diabetic means that a patient has been diagnosed as prediabetic – that is, their blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as having diabetes. People with pre-diabetes have a greatly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. One study found that adults who had one or more characteristics of the metabolic syndrome exhibited a 46% reduction in risk for the development of diabetes over 4 years following blinded diagnosis if they took metformin therapy alone or with other agents, compared to those on placebo therapy. In addition, people with pre-metabolic syndrome specifically were found to have 89?creased risks for this development

The term pre-diabetic is typically applied to patients who have impaired glucose tolerance or who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. A patient is considered a pre-diabetic when he or she has high blood sugar levels that may lead to progression into full-blown diabetes, called Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, but doesn't meet the diagnostic criteria for T2DM. In other words, the cells of this patient's body aren't quite as dysfunctional as those of a diabetic, yet they show signs of dysfunction. This stage falls between normal and diabetic and is sometimes referred to as prediabetes because it puts an individual at "risk" for T2DM development.

A pre-diabetic person is one who exhibits signs that they may be diabetic. The symptoms include stomach pains, frequent urination, and sudden weight loss. Pre-diabetes used to be known as age-related diabetes and are common in adults who are overweight and have high blood pressure or abnormal cholesterol levels. Early-onset of pre-diabetes can lead to both short-term and long-term risks including heart disease, strokes, kidney failure, blindness caused by diabetic retinopathy (Eye) as well as early death for people with type 2 diabetes.

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Corporate Health Checkup Packages India: How SecondMedic Is Transforming Workplace Wellness

Corporate Health Checkup Packages India: How SecondMedic Is Transforming Workplace Wellness

A healthy workforce isn’t just an HR benefit - it’s a strategic business asset.
With rising lifestyle diseases, stress, and sedentary habits, companies in India are increasingly prioritizing corporate health checkup packages to protect employee well-being and boost workplace productivity.

According to FICCI-EY (2024), companies that invest in preventive health programs see:

  • 27% reduction in sick leaves

  • 22% boost in workforce productivity

  • 35–40% lower long-term hospitalization costs
     

As organizations embrace digital transformation, SecondMedic has emerged as a leading provider of AI-driven, preventive corporate health solutions across India.

 

The Growing Need for Corporate Health Checkups in India

Modern workplaces face rising incidences of:

  • Hypertension

  • Obesity

  • Diabetes

  • High cholesterol

  • Mental stress

  • Vitamin deficiencies
     

The ICMR 2024 Study shows that 60% of corporate employees in India fall into “high-risk” for lifestyle diseases due to long working hours and low physical activity.

Preventive screenings are no longer optional - they are essential.

 

What Are Corporate Health Checkup Packages?

Corporate health packages are structured preventive medical programs covering:

  • Vital body parameters

  • Blood tests

  • Lifestyle disease markers

  • Heart and organ health

  • Stress & mental well-being

  • Doctor consultations
     

SecondMedic makes these programs smarter through AI health analytics and digital records.

 

Why Companies Choose SecondMedic

AI-Enabled Health Risk Profiling

SecondMedic uses predictive algorithms to identify high-risk employees early.

Nationwide Coverage

On-site screening camps and home sample collection across all major Indian cities.

Digital Health Dashboards

HR teams receive anonymized workforce health insights.

Personalized Care for Employees

Nutrition, stress management, fitness plans, and specialist consultations.

Compliance & Data Security

ABDM-grade privacy and encrypted health records.

 

What’s Included in SecondMedic’s Corporate Health Packages?

A typical package includes:

1. Blood Investigations

  • Complete Blood Count

  • Fasting & Postprandial Blood Sugar

  • Lipid Profile

  • Thyroid Panel

  • Liver & Kidney Function Tests

  • Vitamin D & B12
     

2. Cardiac & Organ Exams

  • Resting ECG

  • Blood Pressure & Pulse

  • BMI & Body Composition Analysis
     

 3. Mental Well-Being Assessment

Stress and sleep quality screening.

4. Doctor Consultation

A physician reviews reports and recommends action steps.

5. AI-Based Health Report

Predictive insights on metabolic, cardiac, and lifestyle risks.

6. Nutrition & Wellness Coaching

Condition-based diet and fitness guidance.

SecondMedic customizes plans based on company size, employee demographics, and industry.

 

On-Site Corporate Health Camps

SecondMedic conducts professional, fully equipped health camps at office locations, including:

  • Sample collection booths

  • Doctor screening stations

  • Body composition testing

  • Mental well-being kiosks

  • Instant digital report linking to an employee’s profile
     

This ensures convenience and high participation rates.

 

Remote & Work-From-Home Employee Support

SecondMedic also covers remote teams through:

  • Home sample collection

  • Telemedicine consultations

  • Digital health reports

  • App-based wellness tracking
     

Perfect for hybrid and distributed workforces.

 

Benefits for Employers

Early Risk Detection

Identify diabetes, hypertension, and heart risks before they escalate.

Lower Healthcare Costs

Reduced insurance claims and hospitalization.

Higher Productivity

Healthy employees perform better and take fewer sick days.

Improved Workplace Culture

Employees appreciate care-driven corporate policies.

Data-Driven HR Decisions

AI dashboards help companies plan annual wellness budgets intelligently.

 

Benefits for Employees

  • Know their health risks early

  • Receive expert medical guidance

  • Access personalized diet/fitness plans

  • Better energy, sleep, and work performance

  • Convenient checkups without taking leave

 

Corporate Wellness Market in India: Growth Trends

As per IMARC Group (2025):

  • Corporate wellness market in India will reach USD 3.1 billion by 2028

  • 62% of Indian companies plan to increase their wellness budgets

  • Preventive diagnostics and mental health are top priorities
     

SecondMedic’s technology-first wellness programs align perfectly with these industry trends.

 

AI in Corporate Healthcare: The SecondMedic Advantage

SecondMedic integrates AI across the corporate wellness lifecycle:

  • Workforce risk scoring

  • Lifestyle disease prediction

  • Personalized intervention mapping

  • Remote monitoring

  • Automated follow-ups
     

AI converts employee health data into actionable insights for HR and leadership teams.

 

Challenges in Corporate Wellness - And How SecondMedic Solves Them

Challenge

Solution by SecondMedic

Low participation

On-site camps + flexible timings

Scattered employee locations

Home sample collection nationwide

Generic plans

Personalized diet/fitness programs

Data privacy concerns

ABDM-compliant encryption

Poor follow-ups

Automated reminders + AI alerts

 

Conclusion

Healthy employees are an investment, not an expense.
SecondMedic’s Corporate Health Checkup Packages offer organizations a powerful blend of diagnostics, AI analytics, and preventive care - helping build a stronger, more resilient workforce.

Whether you’re a startup or a large enterprise, SecondMedic brings world-class corporate healthcare directly to your team.

Book your Corporate Health Checkup Package at www.secondmedic.com

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