Hi, I’m Weis Dietitian Lyndi Mies with the Weis HealthyBites tip of the week.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, and your body cannot make or use insulin properly. About 98 million American adults have prediabetes, and more than 80% of them don't know they have it. More than 38 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes, and 1 in 5 don’t know they have it.
Lower your risk by:
- Losing just 5 to 7 percent of your body weight helps normalize your fasting blood sugar.
- Focusing on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean and plant-based proteins, whole grains, healthy fats and low-fat dairy foods.
- Engaging in at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week.
- Visiting your doctor regularly for blood sugar screenings and to assess your risk factors.
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