A patient who is overweight is being evaluated for diabetes.The patient has a blood glucose level of 160 mg/dL and a hemoglobin A1c of 5.8%.The nurse understands that this patient has which condition?

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Patients with a hemoglobin A1c between 5.7% and 6.4% are considered to have prediabetes.A level of 6.5% or more indicates diabetes.The patient is hyperglycemic.

A Patient Who Is Overweight Is Being Evaluated for Diabetes