The Monthly Beat 2024 - November

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Subject Line: Signs of Type 2 Diabetes

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About 38 million adults in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 don’t know they have it1 .

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type, and symptoms often take several years to develop. Some people don't notice any symptoms at all. Because symptoms are hard to spot, it's important to know the risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

 Urinate a lot, often at night

 Are very thirsty

 Lose weight without trying

 Are very hungry

 Have blurry vision

 Have numb or tingling hands or feet

 Feel very tired

 Have very dry skin

 Have sores that heal slowly

 Have more infections than usual

Take the test!

Check your prediabetes risk with this test from the CDC. If you’re experiencing symptoms of diabetes, contact your doctor.

1https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/about-type-2-diabetes.html

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