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People in the News

Monday, September 15, 2025

People in the News

Monday, September 15, 2025

National Diabetes Awareness Month: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Management

Nurse Holding Medical ChartMore than 8% of Americans have diabetes and about 35% of American adults have prediabetes. This is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal. Without healthy lifestyle changes, those with prediabetes may develop diabetes.

To protect your health, get information about:

Risk Factors – Family history, blood pressure, and other factors can affect your chances of developing diabetes. Take a quick test to learn your level of risk.

Prevention – The onset of Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be prevented or delayed through moderate weight loss, good nutrition, and exercise.

How to Manage Diabetes – If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, learn how to stay healthy and keep the disease under control.

Statistics – Get some basic facts, including the prevalence of Type 1 versus Type 2 diabetes.