Prediabetes – Are you at risk for it?

Being diagnosed with Diabetes is very serious. But what many people do not know is that you could actually have prediabetes, which is the diagnosis before you have been formally diagnosed with Diabetes. Having prediabetes means your blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

86 million American adults (more than 1 in 3) have prediabetes and are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a serious health condition that can lead to heart attack and stroke. Surprisingly, nearly 90% of those with prediabetes don’t even know that they have it. Let’s face it. There are millions of reasons why we don’t take time to make healthy lifestyle choices. Kids, jobs, cat videos on the Internet – we’re all busy. Whatever the reason, there’s no excuse for not taking care of yourself.

Take just a FEW minutes, right now – yes, right now – and take this Q&A to see if you are at risk for prediabetes. Why? Because prediabetes often can be reversed through weight loss, diet changes and increased physical activity. Diagnosis is key: research shows that once people are aware of their condition, they are much more likely to make the necessary lifestyle changes. Education and awareness could mean the difference in so many lives. So what are you waiting for?

Now that you have taken that and gotten it over with, what’s next? Get up, get off the computer or the phone and get your body moving!

What Can Physical Activity Do for Me?

• Helps keep your blood glucose, blood pressure, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides on target
• Lowers your risk for pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke
• Relieves stress
• Strengthens your heart, muscles and bones
• Improves your blood circulation and tones your muscles
• Keeps your body and your joints flexible

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Even if you’ve never exercised before, you can find ways to add physical activity to your day. You’ll get benefits, even if your activities aren’t strenuous. Once physical activity is a part of your routine, you’ll wonder how you did without it.

March 22nd is Diabetes Alert Day. We need to communicate a sense of urgency – it’s time to take action! Spread the word – tell your friends, loved ones and co-workers they could be at risk!

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