Prediabetes Awareness Barriers and Enablers: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2020.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prediabetes is prevalent and commonly progresses to diabetes when unaddressed. Prediabetes progression is preventable, yet prediabetes unawareness jeopardizes timely intervention. This study examines barriers and enablers of prediabetes awareness, and describes its influence on diet and physical activity.

Methods

We used the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2020 data to identify participants with prediabetes. Weighted logistic regression identified factors associated with prediabetes awareness. Weighted logistic and linear regression tested the effects of prediabetes awareness on lifestyle choices such as sugar, carbohydrate and calorie consumption, and physical activity.

Results

Of the 2,749 adult participants identifie

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12405626 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature