On this page you will find information and websites to help you to identify, prevent and manage diabetes.
- Diabetes can happen to anyone
- Know your risk factors
- Not exercising
- Eating a diet high in calories and fat
- Having family members who had diabetes
- Symptoms of diabetes:
- Frequent thirst or urination
- Being tired all the time
- Blurry vision
- Diabetes can affect other parts of your body:
- Your eyes, kidneys and nerves
- It can lead to heart disease
- Reduce your chances of getting diabetes:
- Watch your weight, try to reduce 1-2 pounds a week
- Eat food that is low in fat and high in fiber
- Eat out less
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly
- Stay active and try to exercise or walk daily
- See your doctor regularly
- You can have diabetes and still live an active life
