SO…DO I HAVE PREDIABETES Prediabetes is when someone’s blood glucose (sugar) level is too high but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes can become type 2 diabetes if it is not treated. 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, and close to 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. So, take the risk test now to

see where

TAKE THE PREDIABETES RISK TEST You are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes the older you are. How old are you? Younger than 40. 40-49 Years. 50-59 Years. 60+ Years. Risk test powered by the American Diabetes Association. Print a copy of the

test to take later.

NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS The CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program offers a proven program to help you reverse prediabetes. There are 22 one-hour sessions during the yearlong program. You’ll work with a lifestyle coach and a small group of people who are all working to reverse prediabetes. You’ll learn how to eat better, be more active, and

find ways to deal

WHAT IS PREDIABETES? Prediabetes means a person’s blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal. People with prediabetes can get type 2 diabetes. They can also get other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease. There are some prediabetes risks you can’t control, like age and family history. But you can help lower your risk by exercising and

eating

PREDIABETES EXERCISE PREDIABETES AND EXCERSISE. Ditch the elevator. Take the stairs. Get at least 2.5 hours of exercise every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal. Create an exercise schedule – and work toward sticking to it! Close parking spots are not always the PREDIABETES DIET AND FOOD Prediabetes and diet are related. Reversing prediabetes means making healthy choices on your menu, choosing healthy ways of preparing food, and reading food labels. PREDIABETES WEIGHT LOSS PREDIABETES AND MANAGING WEIGHT. Losing just 5-7% of your body weight can help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Be active, eat healthy, manage your weight. Start small. Then slowly add changes to your diet and exercise routine. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Keep a food diary to track what you eat. QUITTING SMOKING AND PREDIABETES For free help with quitting, call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit cdc.gov/tips. Make a list of all the reasons to quit smoking. (There are a lot!) Talk with your doctor about treatments or programs that can help. Try quitting with a friend. TYPE 1 VS TYPE 2 DIABETES Type 1 diabetes is when your body makes very little or no insulin. It is often diagnosed when someone is a child or a young adult. People with type 1 diabetes need insulin shots or an insulin pump. Type 2 diabetes is when your body cannot use the insulin it makes and over time does not make enough of it. Type 2 diabetes is often found in

people

JOIN A PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina residents are eligible to join a free or low cost CDC-approved Diabetes Prevention Program. With support, you have the power to stop prediabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes. SO…DO I HAVE PREDIABETES Prediabetes is when someone’s blood glucose (sugar) level is too high but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes can become type 2 diabetes if it is not treated. 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, and close to 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. So, take the risk test now to

see where

TAKE THE PREDIABETES RISK TEST You are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes the older you are. How old are you? Younger than 40. 40-49 Years. 50-59 Years. 60+ Years. Risk test powered by the American Diabetes Association. Print a copy of the

test to take later.

NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS The CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program offers a proven program to help you reverse prediabetes. There are 22 one-hour sessions during the yearlong program. You’ll work with a lifestyle coach and a small group of people who are all working to reverse prediabetes. You’ll learn how to eat better, be more active, and

find ways to deal

WHAT IS PREDIABETES? Prediabetes means a person’s blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal. People with prediabetes can get type 2 diabetes. They can also get other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease. There are some prediabetes risks you can’t control, like age and family history. But you can help lower your risk by exercising and

eating

PREDIABETES EXERCISE PREDIABETES AND EXCERSISE. Ditch the elevator. Take the stairs. Get at least 2.5 hours of exercise every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal. Create an exercise schedule – and work toward sticking to it! Close parking spots are not always the PREDIABETES DIET AND FOOD Prediabetes and diet are related. Reversing prediabetes means making healthy choices on your menu, choosing healthy ways of preparing food, and reading food labels. PREDIABETES WEIGHT LOSS PREDIABETES AND MANAGING WEIGHT. Losing just 5-7% of your body weight can help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Be active, eat healthy, manage your weight. Start small. Then slowly add changes to your diet and exercise routine. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Keep a food diary to track what you eat. QUITTING SMOKING AND PREDIABETES For free help with quitting, call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit cdc.gov/tips. Make a list of all the reasons to quit smoking. (There are a lot!) Talk with your doctor about treatments or programs that can help. Try quitting with a friend. TYPE 1 VS TYPE 2 DIABETES Type 1 diabetes is when your body makes very little or no insulin. It is often diagnosed when someone is a child or a young adult. People with type 1 diabetes need insulin shots or an insulin pump. Type 2 diabetes is when your body cannot use the insulin it makes and over time does not make enough of it. Type 2 diabetes is often found in

people

JOIN A PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina residents are eligible to join a free or low cost CDC-approved Diabetes Prevention Program. With support, you have the power to stop prediabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes. PREDIABETES EXERCISE PREDIABETES AND EXCERSISE. Ditch the elevator. Take the stairs. Get at least 2.5 hours of exercise every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal. Create an exercise schedule – and work toward sticking to it! Close parking spots are not always the

REVERSE PREDIABETES

You can help reverse prediabetes by losing weight, eating healthy, exercising and quitting smoking. You can also join the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program.

BLOOD SUGAR FAQ

Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood. It comes from the food you eat and is your body’s main source of energy. Your blood carries glucose to all of your body’s cells to use for energy. Diabetes is a disease in which your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can

cause

ENTONCES, ¿TENGO PREDIABETES? Tener prediabetes significa que los niveles de glucosa (azúcar) en la sangre de una persona son más elevados de lo normal, pero no lo suficientemente elevados como para determinar un diagnóstico de diabetes tipo 2. Si no se trata, la prediabetes puede progresar a una diabetes tipo 2. Y, si uno de cada tres adultos en los Estados Unidos

tiene

¿QUÉ ES LA PREDIABETES? 1 de cada 3 adultos en los Estados Unidos tiene prediabetes, pero solo el 10 por ciento lo sabe. Tener prediabetes significa que los niveles de glucosa (azúcar) en la sangre de una persona son más elevados de lo normal, pero no lo suficientemente elevados como para determinar un diagnóstico de diabetes tipo 2. REVERTIR LA PREDIABETES Puede ayudar a revertir la prediabetes mediante la pérdida de peso, la alimentación saludable, el ejercicio y el abandono del tabaco. También puede incorporarse al Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes dirigido por los CDC. PÉRDIDA DE PESO EN LA PREDIABETES PREDIABETES Y CONTROL DEL PESO. Pierda del 5 al 7 % de su peso inicial. Esto puede marcar la diferencia a la hora de reducir el riesgo de padecer diabetes tipo 2. Manténgase activo, aliméntese de manera saludable y controle su peso. Comience despacio. Luego, incorpore cambios lentamente a su alimentación y rutina de ejercicio.

DIABETES TIPO 1 Y 2

La diabetes tipo 1 implica la producción muy baja o nula de insulina en el cuerpo, y suele diagnosticarse en niños o adultos jóvenes. Las personas con diabetes tipo 1 necesitan aplicarse inyecciones de insulina o utilizar una bomba de insulina. En la diabetes tipo 2, el cuerpo no puede utilizar la insulina que produce y, a la larga, no EVALUACIÓN DEL RIESGO DE PADECER PREDIABETESTRANSLATE THIS PAGE Realice una evaluación del riesgo de padecer prediabetes, comprenda sus causas y factores de riesgo. PROGRAMAS NACIONALES DE PREVENCIÓN DE LA …TRANSLATE THIS PAGE Opciones presenciales o en línea. Está comprobado científicamente que el Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes reconocido por los CDC (National DPP) ayuda a revertir la prediabetes. En el transcurso de unas 22 sesiones de una hora de duración, durante un año, usted formará un equipo con un instructor de estilo de vida

capacitado

SO…DO I HAVE PREDIABETES Prediabetes is when someone’s blood glucose (sugar) level is too high but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes can become type 2 diabetes if it is not treated. 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, and close to 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. So, take the risk test now to

see where

TAKE THE PREDIABETES RISK TEST You are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes the older you are. How old are you? Younger than 40. 40-49 Years. 50-59 Years. 60+ Years. Risk test powered by the American Diabetes Association. Print a copy of the

test to take later.

WHAT IS PREDIABETES? Prediabetes means a person’s blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal. People with prediabetes can get type 2 diabetes. They can also get other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease. There are some prediabetes risks you can’t control, like age and family history. But you can help lower your risk by exercising and

eating

NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS The CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program offers a proven program to help you reverse prediabetes. There are 22 one-hour sessions during the yearlong program. You’ll work with a lifestyle coach and a small group of people who are all working to reverse prediabetes. You’ll learn how to eat better, be more active, and

find ways to deal

REVERSE PREDIABETES

You can help reverse prediabetes by losing weight, eating healthy, exercising and quitting smoking. You can also join the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. PREDIABETES DIET AND FOOD Prediabetes and diet are related. Reversing prediabetes means making healthy choices on your menu, choosing healthy ways of preparing food, and reading food labels. PREDIABETES WEIGHT LOSS PREDIABETES AND MANAGING WEIGHT. Losing just 5-7% of your body weight can help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Be active, eat healthy, manage your weight. Start small. Then slowly add changes to your diet and exercise routine. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Keep a food diary to track what you eat. QUITTING SMOKING AND PREDIABETES For free help with quitting, call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit cdc.gov/tips. Make a list of all the reasons to quit smoking. (There are a lot!) Talk with your doctor about treatments or programs that can help. Try quitting with a friend. JOIN A PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina residents are eligible to join a free or low cost CDC-approved Diabetes Prevention Program. With support, you have the power to stop prediabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes. TYPE 1 VS TYPE 2 DIABETES Type 1 diabetes is when your body makes very little or no insulin. It is often diagnosed when someone is a child or a young adult. People with type 1 diabetes need insulin shots or an insulin pump. Type 2 diabetes is when your body cannot use the insulin it makes and over time does not make enough of it. Type 2 diabetes is often found in

people

SO…DO I HAVE PREDIABETES Prediabetes is when someone’s blood glucose (sugar) level is too high but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes can become type 2 diabetes if it is not treated. 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, and close to 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. So, take the risk test now to

see where

TAKE THE PREDIABETES RISK TEST You are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes the older you are. How old are you? Younger than 40. 40-49 Years. 50-59 Years. 60+ Years. Risk test powered by the American Diabetes Association. Print a copy of the

test to take later.

WHAT IS PREDIABETES? Prediabetes means a person’s blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal. People with prediabetes can get type 2 diabetes. They can also get other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease. There are some prediabetes risks you can’t control, like age and family history. But you can help lower your risk by exercising and

eating

NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS The CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program offers a proven program to help you reverse prediabetes. There are 22 one-hour sessions during the yearlong program. You’ll work with a lifestyle coach and a small group of people who are all working to reverse prediabetes. You’ll learn how to eat better, be more active, and

find ways to deal

REVERSE PREDIABETES

You can help reverse prediabetes by losing weight, eating healthy, exercising and quitting smoking. You can also join the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. PREDIABETES DIET AND FOOD Prediabetes and diet are related. Reversing prediabetes means making healthy choices on your menu, choosing healthy ways of preparing food, and reading food labels. PREDIABETES WEIGHT LOSS PREDIABETES AND MANAGING WEIGHT. Losing just 5-7% of your body weight can help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Be active, eat healthy, manage your weight. Start small. Then slowly add changes to your diet and exercise routine. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Keep a food diary to track what you eat. QUITTING SMOKING AND PREDIABETES For free help with quitting, call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit cdc.gov/tips. Make a list of all the reasons to quit smoking. (There are a lot!) Talk with your doctor about treatments or programs that can help. Try quitting with a friend. JOIN A PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina residents are eligible to join a free or low cost CDC-approved Diabetes Prevention Program. With support, you have the power to stop prediabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes. TYPE 1 VS TYPE 2 DIABETES Type 1 diabetes is when your body makes very little or no insulin. It is often diagnosed when someone is a child or a young adult. People with type 1 diabetes need insulin shots or an insulin pump. Type 2 diabetes is when your body cannot use the insulin it makes and over time does not make enough of it. Type 2 diabetes is often found in

people

PREDIABETES EXERCISE PREDIABETES AND EXCERSISE. Ditch the elevator. Take the stairs. Get at least 2.5 hours of exercise every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal. Create an exercise schedule – and work toward sticking to it! Close parking spots are not always the QUITTING SMOKING AND PREDIABETES For free help with quitting, call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit cdc.gov/tips. Make a list of all the reasons to quit smoking. (There are a lot!) Talk with your doctor about treatments or programs that can help. Try quitting with a friend.

BLOOD SUGAR FAQ

Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood. It comes from the food you eat and is your body’s main source of energy. Your blood carries glucose to all of your body’s cells to use for energy. Diabetes is a disease in which your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can

cause

JOIN A PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina residents are eligible to join a free or low cost CDC-approved Diabetes Prevention Program. With support, you have the power to stop prediabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes. ¿QUÉ ES LA PREDIABETES? 1 de cada 3 adultos en los Estados Unidos tiene prediabetes, pero solo el 10 por ciento lo sabe. Tener prediabetes significa que los niveles de glucosa (azúcar) en la sangre de una persona son más elevados de lo normal, pero no lo suficientemente elevados como para determinar un diagnóstico de diabetes tipo 2. REVERTIR LA PREDIABETES Puede ayudar a revertir la prediabetes mediante la pérdida de peso, la alimentación saludable, el ejercicio y el abandono del tabaco. También puede incorporarse al Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes dirigido por los CDC. PÉRDIDA DE PESO EN LA PREDIABETES PREDIABETES Y CONTROL DEL PESO. Pierda del 5 al 7 % de su peso inicial. Esto puede marcar la diferencia a la hora de reducir el riesgo de padecer diabetes tipo 2. Manténgase activo, aliméntese de manera saludable y controle su peso. Comience despacio. Luego, incorpore cambios lentamente a su alimentación y rutina de ejercicio.

DIABETES TIPO 1 Y 2

La diabetes tipo 1 implica la producción muy baja o nula de insulina en el cuerpo, y suele diagnosticarse en niños o adultos jóvenes. Las personas con diabetes tipo 1 necesitan aplicarse inyecciones de insulina o utilizar una bomba de insulina. En la diabetes tipo 2, el cuerpo no puede utilizar la insulina que produce y, a la larga, no EVALUACIÓN DEL RIESGO DE PADECER PREDIABETESTRANSLATE THIS PAGE Realice una evaluación del riesgo de padecer prediabetes, comprenda sus causas y factores de riesgo. PROGRAMAS NACIONALES DE PREVENCIÓN DE LA …TRANSLATE THIS PAGE Opciones presenciales o en línea. Está comprobado científicamente que el Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes reconocido por los CDC (National DPP) ayuda a revertir la prediabetes. En el transcurso de unas 22 sesiones de una hora de duración, durante un año, usted formará un equipo con un instructor de estilo de vida

capacitado

SO…DO I HAVE PREDIABETES Prediabetes is when someone’s blood glucose (sugar) level is too high but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes can become type 2 diabetes if it is not treated. 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, and close to 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. So, take the risk test now to

see where

TAKE THE PREDIABETES RISK TEST You are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes the older you are. How old are you? Younger than 40. 40-49 Years. 50-59 Years. 60+ Years. Risk test powered by the American Diabetes Association. Print a copy of the

test to take later.

WHAT IS PREDIABETES? Prediabetes means a person’s blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal. People with prediabetes can get type 2 diabetes. They can also get other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease. There are some prediabetes risks you can’t control, like age and family history. But you can help lower your risk by exercising and

eating

NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS The CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program offers a proven program to help you reverse prediabetes. There are 22 one-hour sessions during the yearlong program. You’ll work with a lifestyle coach and a small group of people who are all working to reverse prediabetes. You’ll learn how to eat better, be more active, and

find ways to deal

PREDIABETES EXERCISE PREDIABETES AND EXCERSISE. Ditch the elevator. Take the stairs. Get at least 2.5 hours of exercise every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal. Create an exercise schedule – and work toward sticking to it! Close parking spots are not always the

REVERSE PREDIABETES

You can help reverse prediabetes by losing weight, eating healthy, exercising and quitting smoking. You can also join the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. PREDIABETES WEIGHT LOSS PREDIABETES AND MANAGING WEIGHT. Losing just 5-7% of your body weight can help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Be active, eat healthy, manage your weight. Start small. Then slowly add changes to your diet and exercise routine. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Keep a food diary to track what you eat. PREDIABETES DIET AND FOOD Prediabetes and diet are related. Reversing prediabetes means making healthy choices on your menu, choosing healthy ways of preparing food, and reading food labels. QUITTING SMOKING AND PREDIABETES For free help with quitting, call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit cdc.gov/tips. Make a list of all the reasons to quit smoking. (There are a lot!) Talk with your doctor about treatments or programs that can help. Try quitting with a friend. JOIN A PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina residents are eligible to join a free or low cost CDC-approved Diabetes Prevention Program. With support, you have the power to stop prediabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes. SO…DO I HAVE PREDIABETES Prediabetes is when someone’s blood glucose (sugar) level is too high but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes can become type 2 diabetes if it is not treated. 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, and close to 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. So, take the risk test now to

see where

TAKE THE PREDIABETES RISK TEST You are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes the older you are. How old are you? Younger than 40. 40-49 Years. 50-59 Years. 60+ Years. Risk test powered by the American Diabetes Association. Print a copy of the

test to take later.

WHAT IS PREDIABETES? Prediabetes means a person’s blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal. People with prediabetes can get type 2 diabetes. They can also get other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease. There are some prediabetes risks you can’t control, like age and family history. But you can help lower your risk by exercising and

eating

NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS The CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program offers a proven program to help you reverse prediabetes. There are 22 one-hour sessions during the yearlong program. You’ll work with a lifestyle coach and a small group of people who are all working to reverse prediabetes. You’ll learn how to eat better, be more active, and

find ways to deal

PREDIABETES EXERCISE PREDIABETES AND EXCERSISE. Ditch the elevator. Take the stairs. Get at least 2.5 hours of exercise every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal. Create an exercise schedule – and work toward sticking to it! Close parking spots are not always the

REVERSE PREDIABETES

You can help reverse prediabetes by losing weight, eating healthy, exercising and quitting smoking. You can also join the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. PREDIABETES WEIGHT LOSS PREDIABETES AND MANAGING WEIGHT. Losing just 5-7% of your body weight can help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Be active, eat healthy, manage your weight. Start small. Then slowly add changes to your diet and exercise routine. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Keep a food diary to track what you eat. PREDIABETES DIET AND FOOD Prediabetes and diet are related. Reversing prediabetes means making healthy choices on your menu, choosing healthy ways of preparing food, and reading food labels. QUITTING SMOKING AND PREDIABETES For free help with quitting, call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit cdc.gov/tips. Make a list of all the reasons to quit smoking. (There are a lot!) Talk with your doctor about treatments or programs that can help. Try quitting with a friend. JOIN A PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina residents are eligible to join a free or low cost CDC-approved Diabetes Prevention Program. With support, you have the power to stop prediabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes. PREDIABETES EXERCISE PREDIABETES AND EXCERSISE. Ditch the elevator. Take the stairs. Get at least 2.5 hours of exercise every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal. Create an exercise schedule – and work toward sticking to it! Close parking spots are not always the

REVERSE PREDIABETES

You can help reverse prediabetes by losing weight, eating healthy, exercising and quitting smoking. You can also join the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. QUITTING SMOKING AND PREDIABETES For free help with quitting, call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit cdc.gov/tips. Make a list of all the reasons to quit smoking. (There are a lot!) Talk with your doctor about treatments or programs that can help. Try quitting with a friend. ENTONCES, ¿TENGO PREDIABETES? Tener prediabetes significa que los niveles de glucosa (azúcar) en la sangre de una persona son más elevados de lo normal, pero no lo suficientemente elevados como para determinar un diagnóstico de diabetes tipo 2. Si no se trata, la prediabetes puede progresar a una diabetes tipo 2. Y, si uno de cada tres adultos en los Estados Unidos

tiene

¿QUÉ ES LA PREDIABETES? 1 de cada 3 adultos en los Estados Unidos tiene prediabetes, pero solo el 10 por ciento lo sabe. Tener prediabetes significa que los niveles de glucosa (azúcar) en la sangre de una persona son más elevados de lo normal, pero no lo suficientemente elevados como para determinar un diagnóstico de diabetes tipo 2. REVERTIR LA PREDIABETES Puede ayudar a revertir la prediabetes mediante la pérdida de peso, la alimentación saludable, el ejercicio y el abandono del tabaco. También puede incorporarse al Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes dirigido por los CDC.

DIABETES TIPO 1 Y 2

La diabetes tipo 1 implica la producción muy baja o nula de insulina en el cuerpo, y suele diagnosticarse en niños o adultos jóvenes. Las personas con diabetes tipo 1 necesitan aplicarse inyecciones de insulina o utilizar una bomba de insulina. En la diabetes tipo 2, el cuerpo no puede utilizar la insulina que produce y, a la larga, no EVALUACIÓN DEL RIESGO DE PADECER PREDIABETESTRANSLATE THIS PAGE Realice una evaluación del riesgo de padecer prediabetes, comprenda sus causas y factores de riesgo. PÉRDIDA DE PESO EN LA PREDIABETES PREDIABETES Y CONTROL DEL PESO. Pierda del 5 al 7 % de su peso inicial. Esto puede marcar la diferencia a la hora de reducir el riesgo de padecer diabetes tipo 2. Manténgase activo, aliméntese de manera saludable y controle su peso. Comience despacio. Luego, incorpore cambios lentamente a su alimentación y rutina de ejercicio. PROGRAMAS NACIONALES DE PREVENCIÓN DE LA …TRANSLATE THIS PAGE Opciones presenciales o en línea. Está comprobado científicamente que el Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes reconocido por los CDC (National DPP) ayuda a revertir la prediabetes. En el transcurso de unas 22 sesiones de una hora de duración, durante un año, usted formará un equipo con un instructor de estilo de vida

capacitado

SO…DO I HAVE PREDIABETES Prediabetes is when someone’s blood glucose (sugar) level is too high but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes can become type 2 diabetes if it is not treated. 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, and close to 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. So, take the risk test now to

see where

TAKE THE PREDIABETES RISK TEST You are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes the older you are. How old are you? Younger than 40. 40-49 Years. 50-59 Years. 60+ Years. Risk test powered by the American Diabetes Association. Print a copy of the

test to take later.

WHAT IS PREDIABETES? Prediabetes means a person’s blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal. People with prediabetes can get type 2 diabetes. They can also get other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease. There are some prediabetes risks you can’t control, like age and family history. But you can help lower your risk by exercising and

eating

NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS The CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program offers a proven program to help you reverse prediabetes. There are 22 one-hour sessions during the yearlong program. You’ll work with a lifestyle coach and a small group of people who are all working to reverse prediabetes. You’ll learn how to eat better, be more active, and

find ways to deal

REVERSE PREDIABETES

You can help reverse prediabetes by losing weight, eating healthy, exercising and quitting smoking. You can also join the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. PREDIABETES EXERCISE PREDIABETES AND EXCERSISE. Ditch the elevator. Take the stairs. Get at least 2.5 hours of exercise every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal. Create an exercise schedule – and work toward sticking to it! Close parking spots are not always the PREDIABETES DIET AND FOOD Prediabetes and diet are related. Reversing prediabetes means making healthy choices on your menu, choosing healthy ways of preparing food, and reading food labels. PREDIABETES WEIGHT LOSS PREDIABETES AND MANAGING WEIGHT. Losing just 5-7% of your body weight can help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Be active, eat healthy, manage your weight. Start small. Then slowly add changes to your diet and exercise routine. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Keep a food diary to track what you eat. QUITTING SMOKING AND PREDIABETES For free help with quitting, call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit cdc.gov/tips. Make a list of all the reasons to quit smoking. (There are a lot!) Talk with your doctor about treatments or programs that can help. Try quitting with a friend. TYPE 1 VS TYPE 2 DIABETES Type 1 diabetes is when your body makes very little or no insulin. It is often diagnosed when someone is a child or a young adult. People with type 1 diabetes need insulin shots or an insulin pump. Type 2 diabetes is when your body cannot use the insulin it makes and over time does not make enough of it. Type 2 diabetes is often found in

people

SO…DO I HAVE PREDIABETES Prediabetes is when someone’s blood glucose (sugar) level is too high but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes can become type 2 diabetes if it is not treated. 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, and close to 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. So, take the risk test now to

see where

TAKE THE PREDIABETES RISK TEST You are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes the older you are. How old are you? Younger than 40. 40-49 Years. 50-59 Years. 60+ Years. Risk test powered by the American Diabetes Association. Print a copy of the

test to take later.

WHAT IS PREDIABETES? Prediabetes means a person’s blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal. People with prediabetes can get type 2 diabetes. They can also get other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease. There are some prediabetes risks you can’t control, like age and family history. But you can help lower your risk by exercising and

eating

NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS The CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program offers a proven program to help you reverse prediabetes. There are 22 one-hour sessions during the yearlong program. You’ll work with a lifestyle coach and a small group of people who are all working to reverse prediabetes. You’ll learn how to eat better, be more active, and

find ways to deal

REVERSE PREDIABETES

You can help reverse prediabetes by losing weight, eating healthy, exercising and quitting smoking. You can also join the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. PREDIABETES EXERCISE PREDIABETES AND EXCERSISE. Ditch the elevator. Take the stairs. Get at least 2.5 hours of exercise every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal. Create an exercise schedule – and work toward sticking to it! Close parking spots are not always the PREDIABETES DIET AND FOOD Prediabetes and diet are related. Reversing prediabetes means making healthy choices on your menu, choosing healthy ways of preparing food, and reading food labels. PREDIABETES WEIGHT LOSS PREDIABETES AND MANAGING WEIGHT. Losing just 5-7% of your body weight can help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Be active, eat healthy, manage your weight. Start small. Then slowly add changes to your diet and exercise routine. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Keep a food diary to track what you eat. QUITTING SMOKING AND PREDIABETES For free help with quitting, call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit cdc.gov/tips. Make a list of all the reasons to quit smoking. (There are a lot!) Talk with your doctor about treatments or programs that can help. Try quitting with a friend. TYPE 1 VS TYPE 2 DIABETES Type 1 diabetes is when your body makes very little or no insulin. It is often diagnosed when someone is a child or a young adult. People with type 1 diabetes need insulin shots or an insulin pump. Type 2 diabetes is when your body cannot use the insulin it makes and over time does not make enough of it. Type 2 diabetes is often found in

people

PREDIABETES EXERCISE PREDIABETES AND EXCERSISE. Ditch the elevator. Take the stairs. Get at least 2.5 hours of exercise every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal. Create an exercise schedule – and work toward sticking to it! Close parking spots are not always the

BLOOD SUGAR FAQ

Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood. It comes from the food you eat and is your body’s main source of energy. Your blood carries glucose to all of your body’s cells to use for energy. Diabetes is a disease in which your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can

cause

JOIN A PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina residents are eligible to join a free or low cost CDC-approved Diabetes Prevention Program. With support, you have the power to stop prediabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes. ENTONCES, ¿TENGO PREDIABETES? Tener prediabetes significa que los niveles de glucosa (azúcar) en la sangre de una persona son más elevados de lo normal, pero no lo suficientemente elevados como para determinar un diagnóstico de diabetes tipo 2. Si no se trata, la prediabetes puede progresar a una diabetes tipo 2. Y, si uno de cada tres adultos en los Estados Unidos

tiene

¿QUÉ ES LA PREDIABETES? 1 de cada 3 adultos en los Estados Unidos tiene prediabetes, pero solo el 10 por ciento lo sabe. Tener prediabetes significa que los niveles de glucosa (azúcar) en la sangre de una persona son más elevados de lo normal, pero no lo suficientemente elevados como para determinar un diagnóstico de diabetes tipo 2. REVERTIR LA PREDIABETES Puede ayudar a revertir la prediabetes mediante la pérdida de peso, la alimentación saludable, el ejercicio y el abandono del tabaco. También puede incorporarse al Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes dirigido por los CDC. EVALUACIÓN DEL RIESGO DE PADECER PREDIABETESTRANSLATE THIS PAGE Realice una evaluación del riesgo de padecer prediabetes, comprenda sus causas y factores de riesgo. PROGRAMAS NACIONALES DE PREVENCIÓN DE LA …TRANSLATE THIS PAGE Opciones presenciales o en línea. Está comprobado científicamente que el Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes reconocido por los CDC (National DPP) ayuda a revertir la prediabetes. En el transcurso de unas 22 sesiones de una hora de duración, durante un año, usted formará un equipo con un instructor de estilo de vida

capacitado

DIABETES TIPO 1 Y 2

La diabetes tipo 1 implica la producción muy baja o nula de insulina en el cuerpo, y suele diagnosticarse en niños o adultos jóvenes. Las personas con diabetes tipo 1 necesitan aplicarse inyecciones de insulina o utilizar una bomba de insulina. En la diabetes tipo 2, el cuerpo no puede utilizar la insulina que produce y, a la larga, no PÉRDIDA DE PESO EN LA PREDIABETES PREDIABETES Y CONTROL DEL PESO. Pierda del 5 al 7 % de su peso inicial. Esto puede marcar la diferencia a la hora de reducir el riesgo de padecer diabetes tipo 2. Manténgase activo, aliméntese de manera saludable y controle su peso. Comience despacio. Luego, incorpore cambios lentamente a su alimentación y rutina de ejercicio. SO…DO I HAVE PREDIABETES Prediabetes is when someone’s blood glucose (sugar) level is too high but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes can become type 2 diabetes if it is not treated. 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, and close to 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. So, take the risk test now to

see where

TAKE THE PREDIABETES RISK TEST You are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes the older you are. How old are you? Younger than 40. 40-49 Years. 50-59 Years. 60+ Years. Risk test powered by the American Diabetes Association. Print a copy of the

test to take later.

WHAT IS PREDIABETES? Prediabetes means a person’s blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal. People with prediabetes can get type 2 diabetes. They can also get other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease. There are some prediabetes risks you can’t control, like age and family history. But you can help lower your risk by exercising and

eating

NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS The CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program offers a proven program to help you reverse prediabetes. There are 22 one-hour sessions during the yearlong program. You’ll work with a lifestyle coach and a small group of people who are all working to reverse prediabetes. You’ll learn how to eat better, be more active, and

find ways to deal

REVERSE PREDIABETES

You can help reverse prediabetes by losing weight, eating healthy, exercising and quitting smoking. You can also join the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. PREDIABETES EXERCISE PREDIABETES AND EXCERSISE. Ditch the elevator. Take the stairs. Get at least 2.5 hours of exercise every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal. Create an exercise schedule – and work toward sticking to it! Close parking spots are not always the PREDIABETES DIET AND FOOD Prediabetes and diet are related. Reversing prediabetes means making healthy choices on your menu, choosing healthy ways of preparing food, and reading food labels. PREDIABETES WEIGHT LOSS PREDIABETES AND MANAGING WEIGHT. Losing just 5-7% of your body weight can help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Be active, eat healthy, manage your weight. Start small. Then slowly add changes to your diet and exercise routine. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Keep a food diary to track what you eat. QUITTING SMOKING AND PREDIABETES For free help with quitting, call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit cdc.gov/tips. Make a list of all the reasons to quit smoking. (There are a lot!) Talk with your doctor about treatments or programs that can help. Try quitting with a friend. TYPE 1 VS TYPE 2 DIABETES Type 1 diabetes is when your body makes very little or no insulin. It is often diagnosed when someone is a child or a young adult. People with type 1 diabetes need insulin shots or an insulin pump. Type 2 diabetes is when your body cannot use the insulin it makes and over time does not make enough of it. Type 2 diabetes is often found in

people

SO…DO I HAVE PREDIABETES Prediabetes is when someone’s blood glucose (sugar) level is too high but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes can become type 2 diabetes if it is not treated. 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, and close to 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. So, take the risk test now to

see where

TAKE THE PREDIABETES RISK TEST You are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes the older you are. How old are you? Younger than 40. 40-49 Years. 50-59 Years. 60+ Years. Risk test powered by the American Diabetes Association. Print a copy of the

test to take later.

WHAT IS PREDIABETES? Prediabetes means a person’s blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal. People with prediabetes can get type 2 diabetes. They can also get other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease. There are some prediabetes risks you can’t control, like age and family history. But you can help lower your risk by exercising and

eating

NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS The CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program offers a proven program to help you reverse prediabetes. There are 22 one-hour sessions during the yearlong program. You’ll work with a lifestyle coach and a small group of people who are all working to reverse prediabetes. You’ll learn how to eat better, be more active, and

find ways to deal

REVERSE PREDIABETES

You can help reverse prediabetes by losing weight, eating healthy, exercising and quitting smoking. You can also join the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. PREDIABETES EXERCISE PREDIABETES AND EXCERSISE. Ditch the elevator. Take the stairs. Get at least 2.5 hours of exercise every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal. Create an exercise schedule – and work toward sticking to it! Close parking spots are not always the PREDIABETES DIET AND FOOD Prediabetes and diet are related. Reversing prediabetes means making healthy choices on your menu, choosing healthy ways of preparing food, and reading food labels. PREDIABETES WEIGHT LOSS PREDIABETES AND MANAGING WEIGHT. Losing just 5-7% of your body weight can help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Be active, eat healthy, manage your weight. Start small. Then slowly add changes to your diet and exercise routine. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Keep a food diary to track what you eat. PREDIABETES EXERCISE PREDIABETES AND EXCERSISE. Ditch the elevator. Take the stairs. Get at least 2.5 hours of exercise every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal. Create an exercise schedule – and work toward sticking to it! Close parking spots are not always the

BLOOD SUGAR FAQ

Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood. It comes from the food you eat and is your body’s main source of energy. Your blood carries glucose to all of your body’s cells to use for energy. Diabetes is a disease in which your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can

cause

JOIN A PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina residents are eligible to join a free or low cost CDC-approved Diabetes Prevention Program. With support, you have the power to stop prediabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes. ENTONCES, ¿TENGO PREDIABETES? Tener prediabetes significa que los niveles de glucosa (azúcar) en la sangre de una persona son más elevados de lo normal, pero no lo suficientemente elevados como para determinar un diagnóstico de diabetes tipo 2. Si no se trata, la prediabetes puede progresar a una diabetes tipo 2. Y, si uno de cada tres adultos en los Estados Unidos

tiene

¿QUÉ ES LA PREDIABETES? 1 de cada 3 adultos en los Estados Unidos tiene prediabetes, pero solo el 10 por ciento lo sabe. Tener prediabetes significa que los niveles de glucosa (azúcar) en la sangre de una persona son más elevados de lo normal, pero no lo suficientemente elevados como para determinar un diagnóstico de diabetes tipo 2. REVERTIR LA PREDIABETES Puede ayudar a revertir la prediabetes mediante la pérdida de peso, la alimentación saludable, el ejercicio y el abandono del tabaco. También puede incorporarse al Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes dirigido por los CDC. EVALUACIÓN DEL RIESGO DE PADECER PREDIABETESTRANSLATE THIS PAGE Realice una evaluación del riesgo de padecer prediabetes, comprenda sus causas y factores de riesgo. PROGRAMAS NACIONALES DE PREVENCIÓN DE LA …TRANSLATE THIS PAGE Opciones presenciales o en línea. Está comprobado científicamente que el Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes reconocido por los CDC (National DPP) ayuda a revertir la prediabetes. En el transcurso de unas 22 sesiones de una hora de duración, durante un año, usted formará un equipo con un instructor de estilo de vida

capacitado

DIABETES TIPO 1 Y 2

La diabetes tipo 1 implica la producción muy baja o nula de insulina en el cuerpo, y suele diagnosticarse en niños o adultos jóvenes. Las personas con diabetes tipo 1 necesitan aplicarse inyecciones de insulina o utilizar una bomba de insulina. En la diabetes tipo 2, el cuerpo no puede utilizar la insulina que produce y, a la larga, no PÉRDIDA DE PESO EN LA PREDIABETES PREDIABETES Y CONTROL DEL PESO. Pierda del 5 al 7 % de su peso inicial. Esto puede marcar la diferencia a la hora de reducir el riesgo de padecer diabetes tipo 2. Manténgase activo, aliméntese de manera saludable y controle su peso. Comience despacio. Luego, incorpore cambios lentamente a su alimentación y rutina de ejercicio.

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Roast, broil, grill, steam, or bake. Avoid frying. Don’t forget that low fat doesn’t have to mean low flavor.

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Get at least 2.5 hours of physical activity every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal.

QUIT SMOKING

Make a list of all the reasons to stop smoking (There are a lot!) Ask your doctor about ways to quit. Try quitting with a friend after consulting with your doctor about treatments and programs.

MANAGE WEIGHT

Losing just 5-7 percent of your body weight can lower your risk for

type 2 diabetes.

EAT HEALTHIER

Roast, broil, grill, steam, or bake. Avoid frying. Don’t forget that low fat doesn’t have to mean low flavor.

GET ACTIVE

Get at least 2.5 hours of physical activity every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal.

QUIT SMOKING

Make a list of all the reasons to stop smoking (There are a lot!) Ask your doctor about ways to quit. Try quitting with a friend after consulting with your doctor about treatments and programs.

MANAGE WEIGHT

Losing just 5-7 percent of your body weight can lower your risk for

type 2 diabetes.

EAT HEALTHIER

Roast, broil, grill, steam, or bake. Avoid frying. Don’t forget that low fat doesn’t have to mean low flavor.

GET ACTIVE

Get at least 2.5 hours of physical activity every week. Taking 30-minute walks 5 days per week is a good goal.

QUIT SMOKING

Make a list of all the reasons to stop smoking (There are a lot!) Ask your doctor about ways to quit. Try quitting with a friend after consulting with your doctor about treatments and programs.

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CDC does not endorse private products, services, or enterprises. WAIT, CAN PREDIABETES ACTUALLY BE REVERSED? Short answer: In many cases, yes. Check out the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program to find out

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HOW COMMON IS PREDIABETES? 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes. That’s more than 88 million

people.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PREDIABETES? There usually aren’t any physical symptoms of prediabetes. That’s why it’s important to take the risk test and talk to your doctor. TO REVERSE PREDIABETES, WILL I HAVE TO GIVE UP ALL MY FAVORITE FOODS AND START RUNNING EVERY DAY? Not really. With small, impactful changes, you can start reversing

prediabetes today.

WAIT, CAN PREDIABETES ACTUALLY BE REVERSED? Short answer: In many cases, yes. Check out the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program to find out

how.

HOW COMMON IS PREDIABETES? 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes. That’s more than 88 million

people.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PREDIABETES? There usually aren’t any physical symptoms of prediabetes. That’s why it’s important to take the risk test and talk to your doctor. TO REVERSE PREDIABETES, WILL I HAVE TO GIVE UP ALL MY FAVORITE FOODS AND START RUNNING EVERY DAY? Not really. With small, impactful changes, you can start reversing

prediabetes today.

WAIT, CAN PREDIABETES ACTUALLY BE REVERSED? Short answer: In many cases, yes. Check out the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program to find out

how.

HOW COMMON IS PREDIABETES? 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes. That’s more than 88 million

people.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PREDIABETES? There usually aren’t any physical symptoms of prediabetes. That’s why it’s important to take the risk test and talk to your doctor.

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