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December 2012 in “Medical Hypotheses” This review discusses the possible link between prediabetes and hair loss, highlighting the need for further studies to evaluate this relationship and suggesting screenings for diabetes in patients with hair loss.
March 2021 in “Bangladesh Journal of Child Health” This study found that among overweight and obese children in Dhaka, altered glucose metabolism was present, with no cases of type 2 diabetes observed but some showing insulin resistance, impaired fasting glucose, and impaired glucose tolerance.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study indicated that prediabetes may make ovaries more susceptible to PCOS-like changes, with mild hyperglycemia potentially having harmful effects on ovarian health.
January 2025 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had a higher prevalence of prediabetes and obesity compared to healthy controls, suggesting the importance of regular screening and early management of these conditions in this population to mitigate associated health risks.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study observed that, among women of reproductive age with prediabetes, those treated with a combination of metformin and liraglutide experienced greater weight loss, a more significant decrease in visceral adiposity index, and higher rates of HbA1C normalization compared to those receiving metformin and inositol.