Body's cells become resistant to insulin, and in may cases produced too little insulin.
Glucose or blood sugar stays in the blood stream .. why readings are high.
Blood Test
126 mg/Dl or higher is diabetic
between 100 - 125 pre-diabetic
Below 100 mg/dL normal .. best in the 75 to 85 range.
85 and above are an increased risk of heart disease.
Fasting: 70-99
2 hours after eating 70-145
Random 70-125