Diabetes Awareness

Did you know that more than 8 percent of Americans have diabetes? November is  Diabetes Awareness Month, making it a good opportunity to learn about this increasingly prevalent disease.  Risk Factors - Family history, blood pressure, weight, and activity level are a few of the factors that can affect your chances of developing diabetes. Prevention - The onset of Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be prevented or delayed  through moderate weight loss and exercise. FREE Toolkit for Managing Diabetes - Get practical advice about medications,  insulin, and glucose meters to help you manage your diabetes. Statistics - Get some basic facts, including the number of Americans with diabetes;  the prevalence of Type 1 versus Type 2 diabetes; deaths linked to diabetes; and more.