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Are You At Risk?
Diabetes Alert Day, March 28, 2023In Alabama, more than 550,000 people have diabetes. Even more Alabamians have prediabetes, which increases their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. You may be at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes if you:
Think you are at risk of developing diabetes? Take the Prediabetes Risk Test. To find a program near you, search the CDC DPP Registry for programs in Alabama. The following are symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes.
Chronic DiseaseIn the United States, diabetes is the 8th leading cause of death and cancer is the 2nd leading cause. 6 in 10 Americans live with at least one chronic disease such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, or diabetes. Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention. Many chronic diseases are caused by a list of factors:
You can take charge and lower your risk of these chronic diseases by losing weight, eating healthy, staying active, stop smoking, and get recommended screenings. For more information, visit the ADPH Cancer Division. Diabetes and Family Health HistoryThere are other risks for developing diabetes such as family health history. The National Diabetes Education Program encourages everyone to know their family's health history. If you are at risk for having diabetes, please make an appointment with your health care provider soon. Learn more about preventing diabetes and its complications by visiting the CDC Diabetes Public Health Resource. |
Page last updated: March 17, 2023