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Many patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes express surprise and shock that the disease seemed to sneak up on them out of nowhere. The truth is, however, that blood glucose levels in these individuals have often been elevated for quite some time—usually during what is called the pre-diabetic stage.
Research shows that damage to the body—especially to the cardiovascular and circulatory systems—often begins during this pre-diabetes phase. Identifying this early is crucial for prevention.
Pre-diabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. It’s considered the precursor to diabetes. Many people with pre-diabetes may not experience any noticeable symptoms, which is why pre-diabetes screening is important.
You may wonder, what are some symptoms of pre-diabetes or early diabetes? While not everyone experiences them, common symptoms of pre-diabetes and early-stage diabetes can include:
These early diabetes symptoms can go unnoticed, so knowing when to get checked for diabetes matters.
Yes—Portland Urgent Care patients who come in for physicals, check-ups, or walk-in visits can receive a diabetes screening. If you're asking:
The answer is yes, we can test for diabetes during your visit.
This makes walk-in diabetes testing a convenient option if you're experiencing symptoms of pre-diabetes or if you just want to check your blood sugar levels.
Even if you’re currently pre-diabetic, that doesn't mean you’ll definitely develop diabetes—but the risk is higher if you:
Preventing diabetes starts with awareness and early testing.
If you’re searching for diabetes screening options in Portland, visit Portland Urgent Care. We offer:
You don't need an appointment—walk in today for your pre-diabetes screening.
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