IGM is similar to the diabetes but in a milder form. The person who suffer for this disease will have a reduced ability to regulate sugar levels in their blood. IGM is common among those who are overweight, who have history of heart disease or stroke, who have high blood pressure. Being Asian man and getting older increases the risk to have this disease. It is diagnosed with an oral glucose tolerance test. Someone with IGM will get higher level of glucose over long period of time. IGM can't be treated directly. The sufferers are encourage to increase their physical activities, achieve a healthy weight and follow a healthy, balanced diet. Drugs can help slow IGM's development into diabetes.
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