Type 2 diabetes has been a major focus for medical research and for a good reason. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 24 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, with approximately six million of them not knowing they have the disease. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for nearly 70,000 deaths every year. Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute researchers estimate that the worldwide prevalence of type 2 diabetes to be 285 million in 2010 and 439 million people with the disease by 2030.
Keeping your diabetes under control will help you prevent heart, nerve, kidney, and foot problems. Type 2 diabetes is very preventable, with around nine in ten cases avoided by keeping your individual weight under control using measures such as exercising more, eating a healthy diet, and not smoking.
Here are ways you can help reduce your chances of getting diabetes:
Check in with your healthcare physician regularly to record your progress. As you get older, it is ideal that you regularly check your blood glucose, blood pressure, and blood cholesterol levels.
Additional Resources:
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Helpful Peer-Reviewed Articles:
Ackermann, R. T., Marrero, D. G., Hicks, K. A., Hoerger, T. J., Sorensen, S., Zhang, P., ... & Herman, W. H. (2006). An evaluation of cost sharing to finance a diet and physical activity intervention to prevent diabetes. Diabetes care, 29(6), 1237-1241.
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