National Diabetes Prevention Program Blog
March 9, 2020
Over 88 million American adults have prediabetes and more than 80% don’t know.
Don’t question if you could be one of them – take the prediabetes risk test now!
What is prediabetes?
Prediabetes is a health condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal. So what does that mean? Those with prediabetes do not have a normal response to the insulin in their bodies, ultimately causing blood sugar levels to rise. It is important to know if you have prediabetes because it may lead to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Inquire. Get Screened. Enroll. Call us at (844) 326-3043 for information about our complimentary lifestyle change program to help prevent type 2 diabetes and promote healthy living.
What are the risks?
You are at a higher risk for prediabetes if you:
- Are overweight
- Are 45 years of age or older
- Have a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes
- Exercise less than three times per week
- Have or have had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or birthed a baby over nine pounds
- Have or have had of polycystic ovary syndrome
- Are of African American, Hispanic/Latino American, American Indian, Pacific Islander, or some Asian American descent
Prediabetes is not easy to detect because the symptoms are not always clear. Sometimes prediabetes can go unrecognized until more serious conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, arise.
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