Tag Archive for: prediabetes

Prediabetes: What Now?

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The messages this week have talked about the risk factors for prediabetes and how many people don’t know what they are. It’s time to change that, at least in those of you who read the messages. Please feel free to pass them along to anyone you feel might also be unaware.

How do you know if you’re actually prediabetic? It requires a blood test for a specific protein called HbA1c. This protein indicates the amount of sugar that’s been in your blood stream for the past 90 days. The number for your blood sugar might be . . .

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Prediabetes Risk Factors

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Based on the recently published study that showed only about 12% of those who were pre-diabetic realized it, it’s time to provide you with a list of risk factors for prediabetes. Let’s get right to it.

Weight
The higher your Body Mass Index, the greater your risk. You can check out your BMI in the Health Info section of drchet.com.

Waist Circumference
The larger your waist, the greater the risk. Men should be less than 40 inches and women less than 35 inches . . .

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Diabetes: Are You in the Dark?

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As I was doing intervals at the middle school running track last week, several trucks from the town showed up and began to erect a tent, most likely for the 4th of July festivities the following day. As they began to erect the tent, a woman who appeared to be their supervisor showed up with what looked like a dozen donuts, based on the box. It’s a nice gesture and seemed to be appreciated, but in my opinion, it was not the best choice.

I can’t stop myself from watching and evaluating people as I go about my . . .

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