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1. A Wake-Up Call to Make Changes to Prevent Diabetes |
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Risk Factors for Diabetes |
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- Pre-diabetes
- A family history of diabetes
- A body mass index of 25 or higher
- Low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good") cholesterol and high triglycerides
- High blood pressure
- A history of gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or giving birth to a baby weighing more than 4.1 Kg
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
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If you have any of these risk factors it is better to evaluate yearly |
Pre-diabetes is a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. For those who have pre-diabetes, making healthy lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetes |
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This newsletter is published for free distribution through the Internet for doctors, patients and public for promoting healthy lifestyles. For enquiries, please contact Sunitha Jothydev, CAO, Jothydev’s Diabetes Centre, Trivandrum - cao@jothydev.net. Please visit: http://www.jothydev.net |