If you are at risk for diabetes do not wait around for it to happen. There are many factors so make sure you talk to your doctor about all options. One of the main things you need to do is workout everyday along with eating healthy and getting the right amount of nutrients.
Key Takeaways:
- You may have a family history of diabetes or have been told that you are “pre-diabetic,” which means you have an increased risk of acquiring the disease. So, what now? The incidence of diabetes in America is quite staggering.
- It effects about 10% of the general population, however in seniors, that rate rises to about 26%. Over 86 million Americans over age 20 have pre-diabetes.
- What that basically means is that in addition to not having good control over our blood sugar, we are at increased risk of acquiring a bunch of other health challenges including eye problems, heart disease including stroke and heart attack, high blood pressure, hypoglycemia, and elevated cholesterol levels.
“You may have a family history of diabetes or have been told that you are “pre-diabetic,” which means you have an increased risk of acquiring the disease. So, what now? The incidence of diabetes in America is quite staggering.”
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