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Diabetes is a serious public health concern. With over 30 million diagnosed in the United States, 1/3 do not know they have Type 2 diabetes. Symptoms could be feeling hungry, tired and thirsty, frequent urination, weight loss, sores that will not heal and tingling in hands and feet. There may not be any symptoms. It is important to know your numbers and get screened if you have a family history of diabetes, over 45, overweight, not physically active, have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, had high blood sugar during pregnancy or a baby weighing over 9 lbs. Talk with your healthcare provider about a blood glucose test if you are having any of these symptoms or risks described above.
Find out if you are at risk by taking the ADA risk test
http://www.diabetes.org/are-you-at-risk/diabetes-risk-test/

Diabetes can be controlled by making small changes in your diet, increasing your activity and taking medication prescribed by your healthcare provider. Keeping your blood sugar numbers in a healthy range can help prevent complications such as blindness, kidney failure, lower extremity amputation and heart disease and stroke.  Education is also a key part of managing diabetes.

The Healthy Living with Diabetes program is a series of classes helping individuals with diabetes manage the day to day tasks of their health.  Some of the topics covered are healthy ranges of blood sugars, learning about your medications, eating healthy out and at home, and keeping healthy in the long run!  Most importantly, you are at the center of your care and we help you learn what will support you best. 

Call today for class schedule, 270-444-9625, ext 107