Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Tip Tuesday: Prediabetes: An opportunity for action

Close-up on health conditions
Prediabetes: An opportunity for action

By Michael W. Rosen, M.D.
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Not all of life's rough times offer us an out — a chance to make things better, before they get worse.

But, when it comes to a dangerous disease — type 2 diabetes — some people get that opportunity. That's because it often comes with a warning: prediabetes.

It's a sign that your health's at serious risk — and a chance to do something about it.

Why it's alarming 
People with prediabetes have blood sugar levels that are higher than normal — but not yet at the level of diabetes.

The condition:

  • Affects an estimated 79 million Americans
  • Puts people at high risk of diabetes — the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States
  • Increases the risk of heart disease and stroke
Click here for the full article and learn: What you can do now!

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