Fwd: Diabetes: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Management

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Date: Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 2:53 PM
Subject: Diabetes: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Management
To: pascal.alter@gmail.com

More than 8% of Americans have diabetes and about 35% of American adults have prediabetes. Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal. Without healthy lifestyle changes, those with prediabetes may develop diabetes.  To protect your health, get information about: Risk Factors - Family history, blood pressure, and other factors can affect your chances of developing diabetes. Take a quick test to learn your level of risk. Prevention - The onset of Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be prevented or delayed through moderate weight loss, good nutrition, and exercise. How to Manage Diabetes - If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, learn how to stay healthy and keep the disease under control. Statistics - Get some basic facts, including the prevalence of Type 1 versus Type 2 diabetes.             Subscriber Services:   Help If you have questions, contact us. Stay Connected to USA.GOV: Facebook  Twitter  YouTube  Our Blog This email was sent to pascal.alter@gmail.com from: USA.gov • General Services Administration • OCSIT • 1800 F Street, NW • Washington DC 20405 • (800) 333-4636.