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- What is it?
- A disease that occurs when a person’s body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use insulin properly. It can’t be cured.
- Diabetes is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States.
- Symptoms?
- Frequent urination
- Excessive thirst
- Unexplained weight loss
- Extreme hunger
- Sudden vision changes
- Tingling or numbness in hands or feet.
- Treatment?
- Healthy eating
- Physical activity
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Take your medicines if needed
- Prevention?
- Studies have shown that regular physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
- Health care providers can conduct a Fasting Plasma Glucose Test or an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test to diagnose pre-diabetes.
- Control weight to normal levels by eating a healthy low-fat, high-fiber diet.
- Keep alcohol consumption low and Quit smoking.
- Who’s affected by it?
- Diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
- People who have a family history of diabetes.
- People who are physically inactive and obese.
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