Can you have prediabetes without any noticeable symptoms?

Yes, and it's actually the norm rather than the exception. Prediabetes is often described as "silent" because most people don't notice any symptoms at all, it's typically found through routine bloodwork rather than because someone felt unwell. That's part of why regular screening matters, especially for people with risk factors like family history, since waiting for symptoms means waiting too long for a lot of people. References: https://obesitycanada.ca/healthcare-professionals/adult-clinical-practice-guideline/ https://guidelines.diabetes.ca/GuideLines/media/Docs/Quick%20Reference%20Guide/2024-CPG-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf

Found out I was prediabetic on a totally routine annual bloodwork panel, felt completely normal otherwise. Definitely didn't expect that result.