about diabetes and your risks of acquiring it, and whether or not keep blood sugar levels close to normal in people with diabetes …
MICHIGAN MEDICAL REPORT
FROM THE PHYSICIANS AT ST JOSEPH MERCY OAKL AND
DIAbETES QuIz
Gregory Stevens, MD St Joseph Merch Oakland SJMO Please take the following quiz to see if you are knowledgeable about diabetes and your risks of acquiring it, and whether or not you should consult with a St Joseph Mercy Oakland doctor to learn more Over 5 million Americans have diabetes and dont know it Complications of diabetes can lead to: a Blindness b Impotence c Heart disease d Kidney failure e All of the above The answer is e All of the above Do you wonder if you have diabetes? A simple test can tell you whether or not you have diabetes Check with your doctor or call St Joes at 8003726094 for an appointment today Diabetes is the 1 cause of death in America a True b False The answer is b False Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the US Did you know that diabetes more commonly affects African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders? Ask your doctor if you are at risk for diabetes An additional 10 million Americans are at risk of diabetes because of obesity or a family history 
of the disease Which of the following raise your risk of getting
diabetes? a Becoming overweight b Not getting regular exercise c Both The answer is c Both becoming overweight and not getting proper exercise raise your risk of becoming diabetic
If you are diabetic, you will need insulin shots a True b False The answer is b False Not everyone who has diabetes requires insulin shots, thats only in the most extreme cases Over 16 million Americans have Type 2 diabetes, which can be controlled with diet and exercise more than anything else Rigorous treatment to keep blood sugar levels close to normal in people with diabetes can cut the risk of cardiovascular disease by about 50 and the risk of heart attack and stroke by 57; much better results than those achieved by cholesterol or blood pressure drugs Did you know that if you call St Joseph Mercy Oakland for an appointment before noon you can see a doctor at St Joes the very same day? Its true With St Joes all new Same Day Appointment Program Just call us before noon at 8003726094 and schedule an appointment to come see a St Joe doctor the very same day
