Prediabetes “Could This Be You”?
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
