Understanding a Fasting Blood Sugar of 99: Prediabetes Explained

Fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL is considered prediabetes according to the American Diabetes Association. Prediabetes means having higher blood sugar levels than normal that are not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. It's important to note that prediabetes isn't the same as having diabetes, but it can increase your risk for developing type 2 diabetes in the future.

To confirm the diagnosis of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, your healthcare provider might suggest you undergo further testing, such as glucose tolerance test, additional fasting blood sugar tests, or a hemoglobin A1c test.