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Prediabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes

DID YOU KNOW?

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
diabetes is the no.1 cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations, and adult blindness.
1 in 3 people has prediabetes. In the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has doubled.
1 Center for Disease Control and Prevention
37.3 million US adults have diabetes, and 1 in 5 dont know they have it.
People who have diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke.

Individuals with the following characteristics are at increased risk for developing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes:

    • 35 years of age or older
    • Overweight
    • Family history of diabetes
  • Physically active fewer than three times per week
  • Had diabetes while pregnant (gestational) or gave birth to a baby that weighed more than 9lbs.

Could you have Prediabetes? Take The Test

The CDC questionnaire looks at general risk factors to calculate your risk. An online risk assessment is the first step and not a formal medical diagnosis. Please follow-up with your health care provider.

It’s Time to Reduce Your Risk.
HERE’S HOW.

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If You’ve Been Diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes:

Living Well with Diabetes is a diabetes self-management program with interactive group education. The one-day (6 hours) program, including a 2-hour follow-up, includes a healthy lunch.

Living Well with Diabetes

  1. Requires a physician referral
  2. Covered by most insurance plans
  3. Approved by the American Diabetes Association

The teaching team includes a certified diabetes educator, nurse, registered dietitians, pharmacists, and a wellness coach/activity instructor.

A family member or support person is welcome to attend with you.

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If You’ve Been Diagnosed with Prediabetes:

Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes puts you at increased risk of developing heart disease and stroke as well as type 2 diabetes.

You can have prediabetes for years but have no clear symptoms. You can get a simple blood sugar test to find out if you have prediabetes. Ask your doctor if you should be tested.

If you have prediabetes, losing a small amount of weight if you’re overweight and getting regular physical activity can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

UPMC Western Maryland has two ways to help you start making these changes:

  • Health Coaching – Free one-on-one personalized health and wellness planning for individuals who want to make long-term behavior changes to improve overall well-being and health.
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy – A registered dietitian nutritionist can provide practical and easy-to-follow advice personalized for your needs or recommend free programs to help.

Talk to your health care provider or call for more information about these programs.

Diabetes Self-Management Program
UPMC Western Maryland Center for Clinical Resources | 240-964-8787

Prediabetes
UPMC Western Maryland Community Health | 240-964-8094

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