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There are lifestyle changes anyone can make today that can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people and their families -- especially African Americans who are at an even higher risk for this serious chronic condition. An estimated 3.7 million or 14.7 percent of all non-Hispanic blacks age 20 and older have diabetes. While diabetes is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and kidney disease and can cause blindness and amputation of feet and legs, there is hope. People with diabetes can take steps to control the disease and lower their risks of complications. Studies have shown that people with pre-diabetes who lose weight, eat right and increase their physical activity can prevent or delay diabetes and return their blood glucose (blood sugar) levels to normal. Working together, people with diabetes, along with their support networks like family and church members, and their health care providers can reduce the occurrence of these and other diabetes complications. These preventive steps can control the levels of blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol when they are practiced in a timely manner. If you or a loved one has diabetes, the links below are just some of the resources about diabetes that puts the power to prevent and control diabetes into your hands.
Power To Prevent Diabetes 253 page informational guide
New Beginnings :
A Discussion Guide For Living Well With Diabetes
CDC Diabetes Home Page
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