So many of us live stressful, busy lives. That hectic lifestyle can take its toll on our health—including putting us at risk for prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. In fact, four out of 5 people in the U.S. who have prediabetes don’t even know it!
Approximately 645,000 New Jersey adults are diagnosed with diabetes, and the vast majority (95%) have type 2 diabetes. However, prediabetes and diabetes affect people of all ages, from older teens to seniors. If left untreated, diabetes can be life-threatening . . . but you can manage it and modify your risk. We encourage you to take action now and get screened to see if you are among the 80% of people who actually have prediabetes and don’t know it. With the help and free resources of the Diabetes Foundation and our partners, it’s easier than you think.
We know that the small steps you take today will make a big difference in your health—and to your loved ones—tomorrow.
We encourage you to take action now and get screened to see if you are among the 80% of people who actually have prediabetes and don’t know it. With the help and free resources of the Diabetes Foundation and our partners, it’s easier than you think.
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What is Prediabetes?
Prediabetes is when someone’s blood glucose (sugar) level is too high but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Early detection and lifestyle changes are critical, as prediabetes may progress into type 2 diabetes quickly without treatment. You can find out if you have prediabetes with a simple A1C screening test. If your A1C range is within 5.7 to 6.4%, you may be able to delay the onset of type 2 diabetes or avoid it completely with some lifestyle modifications.
About 34% of New Jersey residents have prediabetes. Nationwide, 80% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it.
ARE YOU AT RISK?
You could be at risk if:
Race is also a risk factor.
Know Your Risk. Get Screened
Knowing for sure is the first step to better health. Take a minute and take the risk test now to see where you stand.
Symptoms of
Type 2 Diabetes
Right now, 25% of people in the U.S. are unaware they already have type 2 diabetes–a dangerous condition. The CDC predicts that if trends continue, by 2050 that number will increase to one in three (33%) people with full-blown diabetes. If you have any of these symptoms, visit your healthcare provider to get an A1C screening or call the Diabetes Foundation to get an appointment with a local provider.
Type 2 diabetes can lead to vision problems, heart disease or stroke, nerve damage, hypertension, and mental health issues. Know your risk. Get screened. (Symptoms do not mean that you have developed the condition but you may be at high risk for diabetes or other conditions.)
Free Diabetes Services and Resources
Educational resources, diabetes management tools
Living with diabetes is hard, but there is no reason to go through it all alone.
Enroll in a free Diabetes Education Workshop
Knowledge is power! Our Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support program teaches you everything about lowering your A1C, coping with diabetes distress, managing your weight, and more.
Get an A1C Screening
Get help to take this life changing screening and know your risk for you and your family.
Tools For a Healthy Lifestyle
Prevention is the best medicine. These free tips and tactics will help you improve your diet, lower stress, boost your activity level, and understand how to reduce your prediabetes and/or type 2 diabetes risk.
Need Free Help? Want To Learn More?
We are here to help you–confidentially, one-on-one–to answer all your questions about prediabetes, provide education and tools to self-manage your type 2 diabetes and blood sugar, find you affordable care, and more.
Please reach out to us and speak to a Diabetes Care Guide today!
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This diabetes awareness public service announcement has been brought to you by the Centers for Disease Control and the New Jersey Department of Health.
