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Learn About Diabetes
The Basics
Diabetes is a disease. When you have diabetes, there is too much sugar or glucose in your blood.
My Risk
You may be at risk for diabetes if you are overweight or exercise less than 3 times a week.
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You can do a lot to prevent diabetes.
If you are Caring for Someone With Diabetes ...
Tips to help you cope
If you are at risk for diabetes, or if diabetes runs in your family, talk to a doctor about ways to stay healthy.
What should I eat and how active should I be to stay healthy?
If I’m overweight, how many pounds do I have to lose to improve my health?
What are my blood pressure numbers and cholesterol levels? What should they be?
Do I have pre-diabetes or another condition that increases my risk of diabetes?
Are there any warning signs or symptoms I should look out for?
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