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DM1 definition patho - ANSWER or absence of functioning beta cells Autoimmune disorder Asymptomatic diabetes - ANSWER type II diabetes affects nearly 10% of the population, and due to this high prevalence, potentially severe complications Prediabetes labs - ANSWER 1. Prediabetic- fasting glucose consistently elevated above the normal range but less than 100-125. Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) state of hyperglycemia where 2 hr post glucose load glycemic level is 140-199. RANDOM glucose test cannot be used to diagnose pre-diabetes. Needs to be fasting or two-hour glucose tolerance test. A1c greater than 5.7%. Fasting blood glucose greater than 100 but less than 126. OGTT greater than 140 but less than 200. Diagnostic Criteria of Diabetes - ANSWER However, if the individual is asymptomatic, then a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus requires two positive tests that are separated by at least one week of time.