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Stop The Cycle: A Diabetes Expert Gives 4 Tips For Diabetes Prevention

Today’s technology provides us with a number of warning signs. Examples include signs of car trouble like a fuel warning light or low tire pressure, and text message alerts about severe weather. These indicators call for action and in many cases help to avoid larger issues. Our bodies function very similarly. Our bodies let us know that something more serious might be on the horizon and deserves prompt medical attention. The more familiar and attuned we are with our bodies, the more quickly warning signs become apparent and thus the call for action. It’s no different with pre-diabetes. According to the CDC, approximately 84 million American adults—more than 1 out of 3—have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, 90 percent don’t know they have it. The following are signs and symptoms of prediabetes: Being overweight Being 45 years or older Having a parent, brother or sister with type 2 diabetes Being physically active less than three times a week A history of gestational diabet