A staggering 23.6 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes with nearly one-quarter of those unaware of their condition. March 24th is American Diabetes Alert Day, an official “wake-up call” to inform the American public about the seriousness of diabetes. One in five Americans is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Beware the Precursor to Diabetes
Nearly 57 million Americans have pre-diabetes, which is a condition that occurs when blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Pre-diabetes is a precursor to diabetes; without intervention and appropriate treatment, people with pre-diabetes are at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes within three to 10 years.
Reintroduce Yourself to Healthy Eating...
With Dessert!
National Nutrition Month falls conveniently between the seasons of winter and spring, perfect timing to refocus on a healthy lifestyle. The additional pounds packed on to keep you warm in the winter must make way for swimsuit season. Instead of shocking the system with a fad diet or drastic deficit in calories, consider your current nutrition and how you can best reacquaint yourself with healthy eating habits.
