Prediabetes “Could This Be You”?
Prediabetes
Is when your blood sugar level is higher than normal but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes
- 86 million American adults-more than 1 out of 3-have prediabetes
- 9 out of 10 people with pediabetes do not know they have it
Prediabetes increases your risk of :
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
If you have prediabetes, losing weight by Eating Healthy & Being More Active can cut your risk of getting type 2 diabetes in HALF
Without weight loss and moderate physical activity. 15 -30% of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years
People who have diabetes are at higher risk of serious health complications:
- Blindness
- Kidney failure
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Loss of toes, feet or legs
You Can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Find if you have prediabetes-
See your doctor to get your blood sugar tested
Join Recognized diabetes prevention program
- Eat healthy
- Be more active
- Lose weight
