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The Steps to a HealthierNY Diabetes Resource Guide is available
This guide contains countless nutrition, physical activity, and other diabetes related resources available here in Rockland to help you prevent and manage diabetes Call 845 364-2500 for a copy
How can you reduce your risk of getting diabetes or manage diabetes if you have it?
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Have a plan that includes the following: Get regular medical checkups Track your progress Keep your blood pressure at a healthy level less than 130/80 Control your cholesterol
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Stop smoking Work toward an ideal weight Even a 5-10 pound weight loss can have a helpful effect Before you begin any weight loss program, talk to your health care professional Eat healthy meals in correct amounts Watch your portion sizes Add 2 or more vegetables and fruits to your diet Eat more whole grain products such as barley, corn, oats, wheat and rye or brown rice Move more Exercise for at least 30 minutes most days of the week Find an activity you enjoy Join a local mall-walking program Keep at it If you get off track,
start again Dont get discouraged
LDL cholesterol should be less than 100
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WHAT IS DIABETES?
Diabetes is a seriou 
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amount of sugar glucose in your blood is higher than normal This happens when insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar, does not do its job properly Diabetes can cause heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and loss of feet or legs Diabetes cannot be cured but if you become aware of the signs and risks factors of diabetes before it becomes serious, and make modest lifestyle changes, you can control it
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Are you at risk for getting diabetes?
To find out if you are at risk, take the American Diabetes Association risk test below:
What does your score mean?
0-2 Very low risk 3-9 Low to medium risk 10 High risk
Be sure to let your doctor know if you score 10 or higher on this Diabetes Risk Test
At Risk Weight Chart
Height 410 411 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 Weight 129 133 138 143 147 152 157 162 167 172 Height 58 59 510 511 60 61 62 63 64 Weight 177 182 188 193 199 204 210 216 221
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1 Are you a woman who has had a baby weighing more than 9 pounds at birth? 2 Do you have a sister or brother with diabetes? 3 Do you have a parent with diabetes?
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weight listed for your height? 5 Are you under 65 years old and get little or no exercise in a regular day? 6 Are you between 45 and 64 years old? 7 Are you 65 years old or older? Add your score
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Where can you get screened for diabetes in Rockland?
Good Samaritan Hospital - 845 368-5570 255 Lafayette Ave, Suffern wwwgoodsamhosporg
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF DIABETES?
You might not realize that you have diabetes because the signs seem harmless, but if you have any of the following, tell your doctor Frequent urination Excessive thirst Extreme hunger Unusual weight loss Increased fatigue Irritability Blurry vision
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Approximately one in twelve New Yorkers has diabetes; about half dont know it In 1997-1999, approximately 11,440 Rockland residents had diabetes
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