*Pre‑Diabetes in 20s: Why It’s Becoming Common* Pre‑diabetes—elevated blood sugar not yet diabetic—is affecting around 1 in 4 young adults (19–34) and 1 in 5 teens (12–18), rising sharply in recent years. Main causes include obesity (particularly abdominal), sedentary habits, high-carb diets, family history, and even conditions like PCOS or sleep apnea. About 70% of those with pre-diabetes progress to type 2 within 3–5 years, but early lifestyle changes—losing 5–7% body weight, eating whole foods, exercising ~150 min/week—can reverse it and cut diabetes risk by over 50%. 🔗 https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/lifestyle/fitness/pre-diabetes-in-20s-why-its-becoming-common > The Bridge Chronicle - Voicing Stories that Matter