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MILLIONS OF AMERICANS DON’T KNOW THEY HAVE DIABETES…

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Are you one of them? What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high levels of blood glucose resulting from the body’s inability to produce and/or properly use insulin. Diabetes can cause serious complications and premature death, but people with diabetes can take steps to control the disease and lower the risk […]

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GETTING TESTED

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GETTING TESTED By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Prediabetes Your doctor will have you take one or more of the following blood tests to confirm the diagnosis: A1C Test This measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2 or 3 months. An A1C below 5.7% […]

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GET SCREENED! 10 THINGS THAT YOU CAN DO TODAY TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!

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THE BASICS Screenings are medical tests that check for diseases before there are any symptoms. Screenings can help doctors find diseases early, when the diseases may be easier to treat. Getting screening tests is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Depending on your age and sex, you may need […]

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