Lowering your risk of Developing Diabetes

Pre-diabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels will be higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Although, it is not diabetes, it will cause long-term damage to you body, especially your heart and circulatory system. A high risk adult can follow a low-fat, low-calorie diet, engage in moderate exercise (30 minutes three times a week) and lower the risk of developing diabetes. Diet and exercise are more effective than medication according to the Diabetes Prevention Program.

The ADA (American Diabetes Association) recommends adults over 45 be screened for diabetes every 3 years, and more often if you have risk factors. The power to reverse pre-diabetes is with you and you can do it by getting into regular healthy habits.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES AND HEALTH

Monitor your blood sugar levels, planned balanced meals, get regular check-ups and work with diabetes professionals. It is a lifestyle change, but one you can make.
Hopefully this blog with help you get started.

Tips:

Love bread, try Sara Lee's Delightful...only 45 calories per slice and 9g of carbs..

Increase your fiber: Add strawberries/dried apricots/apples to your Quaker Oatmeal in the morning, with a dash of cinnamon (known to lower blood glucose) and vanilla...