Pre-diabetes increases the risk of heart. attacks, strokes, and heart disease by 50 pre-diabetes. Earlier testing is needed for all people …
At-Risk Weight Chart Body Mass Index
Height in feet and inches without shoes Weight in pounds without clothing 410 411 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 510 511 60 61 62 63 64 129 133 138 143 147 152 157 162 167 172 177 182 188 193 199 204 210 216 221
How can DHEC help?
DHEC offers diabetes education, services, and care that help people with diabetes We provide these resources in home and community settings For more information, please contact your local DHEC health department We will answer your questions and inform you of what services are available in your county
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diabetes?
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wh at what is
If you weigh the same or more than the amount listed for your height, you may be at risk for diabetes
diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease where the body does not make or properly use insulin Insulin is a hormone that is needed to turn sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life There are several types of diabetes including:
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risk factors
You are at risk for diabetes if: You are overweight You dont exercise regularly A parent, brother or sister has diabetes You are African American, Hispanic/ Latino, Native American, Asian or a Pacific Islander
You are older than 45 years of age You had a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds or you had gestational diabetes while you were pregnant
pre-diabetes
Pre-diabetes is a new term for a condition of fasting blood sugar more than 100 mg/dl but not at the level of diagnosis of diabetes greater than126 mg/dl Important facts to know: Pre-diabetes increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart disease by 50 Testing should be considered in all people over age 45 Even young children are at risk for pre-diabetes Earlier testing is needed for all people under 45 and overweight if they also have one of these risk factors: - Parent, brother or sister with diabetes - Previous gestational diabetes/baby weighing more than 9 lbs - Race or ethnicity other than Caucasian - High blood pressure - High cholesterol/triglycerides
take the test know the score
To find out if you are at risk, write in the points next to each statement that is true for you If a statement is not true, put a zero Add your total score
type 1
When a person has Type 1 diabetes, his or her body does not produce any insulin People with Type 1 diabetes must take daily insulin injections to stay alive Type 1 diabetes
most often occurs in children and young adults Type 1 diabetes makes 
up 5-10 percent of people with diabetes
symptoms
What are the symptoms of diabetes? Extreme thirst or hunger Frequent urination Unexplained weight loss Blurry vision that changes from day to day Tingling or numbness in hands or feet Frequent or recurring skin, gum or bladder infections Wounds that wont heal If you are at risk and/or have some of these symptoms talk with your doctor about getting tested for diabetes
prevent and protect
Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or its onset can be delayed for people who are at risk by making the following simple lifestyle changes: Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily Eat fewer fried and fatty foods Eat sweets in moderation Exercise at least 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week Quit smoking Visit your doctor for regular checkups Maintain a healthy weight Diet and exercise that lead to a 5-7 percent drop in weight can cut the risk of Type 2 diabetes by almost 60 percent
type 2
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes When a person has Type 2 diabetes, his or her body cannot make enough, or properly use insulin This results in insulin
resistance Type 2 diabetes can occur in people of any age Type 2 diabetes makes up 90-95 percent of people with diabetes
diabetes and my body
How does diabetes affect me? If not controlled, diabetes can affect several organs or parts of your body, such as: Heart can have heart attack Eyes can become blind Mouth can have dental or gum diseases Kidneys can have kidney failure and be placed on dialysis Genital organs can lead to sexual problems Feet can have foot problems that can result in leg amputation Nerves can lead to nerve damage Brain can have a stroke
Scoring 3-9 points If you scored 3-9 points, you are probably at low risk for having diabetes now But dont just forget about it You may be at higher risk in the future Maintaining a healthy weight and regular exercise can help you reduce your risk Scoring 10 or more points If your score 10 or more points, you are at a high risk for having diabetes Only a doctor can determine if you have diabetes See a doctor and find out for sure
gestational diabetes
When a woman has high blood sugar only while pregnant, it is called gestational diabetes It usually goes away after your baby is born The risk of developing Type 2
diabetes later in life is 50-60 percent greater if you have gestational diabetes
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