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Know your family’s risk: If someone in your family has diabetes, your risk of being diagnosed with the disease increases. In Louisiana, 1 in 3 people has pre-diabetes, and many do not know it. Pre-diabetes is a condition that, left untreated, can lead to diabetes. Talk with your loved ones about screening for diabetes or pre-diabetes. They should ask their doctor to check their blood glucose and A1C levels. Your doctor can also advise you on diet, lifestyle, physical activity habits and body mass index when determining your risk. With a few slight alterations, people with diabetes can enjoy full, active lifestyles and ensure that their days are not defined by their disease. To learn more about research studies that could help you control your diabetes, visit www.pbrc.edu/healthierLA.
Kate Blumberg, LDN, RD, CDE Kate is a registered dietitian and project manager at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Kate specializes in nutrition therapy for diabetes, weight management, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), insulin resistant syndrome (IRS), and child nutrition. She received her degree in dietetics from Louisiana State University and completed her internship at North Oaks Medical Center. Kate is a certified diabetes educator and is certified in childhood and adolescent weight management. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietitics, Louisiana Dietetic Association, and American Association of Diabetes Educators.
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