Monday, October 24, 2016

American Diabetes Month



November is American Diabetes Month

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. One in 11 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 29 million people. And another 86 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

If you are overweight, have high blood pressure, or are age 45 or older, you are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that making healthy changes can greatly lower your risk. 


Know your ABCs and keep track with this record:
A - the A1C test
B - Blood pressure
C - Cholesterol
s - Stop Smoking

To help prevent type 2 diabetes:
  • Watch your weight 
  • Eat healthy
  • Get more physical activity
  • For more information

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