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Your Health: Diabetes Prevention & Signs According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year, including 29.2 percent of seniors 65+. Many people do not even realize it. Because the signs of type 2 diabetes
(the most common form) often go unnoticed; especially for those with prediabetes. The ADA estimates that 1 in 3 adults have prediabetes and are at risk for type 2 diabetes.
So what are the signs you should watch for? • • • •
Urinating frequently Often very thirsty Often hungry, even after eating Extreme fatigue
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Blurry vision Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal Tingling, numbness or pain in the hands and feet
The good news is that you can prevent type 2 diabetes or even delay it in its early stages with a few simple lifestyle changes.
The most important thing people can do to prevent or delay diabetes is to learn about diabetes and your risk. The sooner you address prediabetes signs, the sooner you can start applying new healthy changes to your life, your household, and as a family. – Elissa Caston, Diabetes Prevention Services Manager 14 FALL 2022
