This disease can affect people from all walks of life. Over 30 million people in the US live with diabetes however 1 in 4 of them do not know that they have it. More than 84 million adults in the US have pre-diabetes too! People who are most at risk for getting diabetes are those who are:
- overweight
- 45 years old or older
- have a family member with type 2 diabetes
- someone who is not active at least 3 times a week
Diabetes is not a life sentence! It is both manageable and preventative. By making simple changes in your diet, increasing your exercise regime, drinking more water, and quitting smoking you can lessen the likelihood of getting diabetes. If you already have Type 2 diabetes, you can manage it by taking similar actions as you would to prevent diabetes. Keeping a healthy diet and being active will keep your blood sugar under control. Be sure to do lots of self checks too to make sure your blood sugar is staying at a normal level both before and after meals.
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