{"id":8371,"date":"2019-10-11T18:19:25","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T18:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/?p=8371"},"modified":"2019-10-11T18:19:25","modified_gmt":"2019-10-11T18:19:25","slug":"understanding-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/understanding-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Be sure to take some time to learn more about diabetes, its risk factors and what you can do to help prevent the disease.<\/p>\n

Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that aids in the conversion of sugar, starches and other foods into energy, which is needed for daily life. Pre-diabetes \u2013 when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes \u2013 is a precursor to developing type 2 diabetes and also puts you at greater risk for cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n

Diabetes risk factors<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Being overweight or obese
\n\u2022 Having a family history of diabetes
\n\u2022\u00a0Leading a sedentary lifestyle
\n\u2022\u00a0Having high blood pressure
\n\u2022\u00a0Having high cholesterol<\/p>\n


\nPreventing diabetes
\n<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0Make healthy food choices.
\n\u2022\u00a0Be active. Walk or do something active for 30 minutes each day.
\n\u2022\u00a0If you smoke, stop smoking.
\n\u2022 If you are overweight, lose weight.
\n\u2022 Avoid alcohol. Alcohol can increase blood sugar and blood pressure.<\/p>\n

If you have any of these risk factors or questions about diabetes, talk to your primary care provider. A blood test can be done that measures your glucose levels, which can tell if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes.
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\nSource: www.baystatehealth.org\/news\/2016\/11\/diabetes-month<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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