Every 17 Seconds

Every 17 seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes.  On top of that 1/3 of Americans that have Diabetes don't even know it.  It is a silent disease. You can't see it and you can go for years without feeling the symptoms.  Often times the symptoms come on so gradually that you don't really notice.  The majority of Americans are at risk.  This month of Diabetes Awareness month, I urge you to take the risk test. 

Taking the risk test is just the start. If you are at a high risk, first start by seeing your doctor to make sure that you don't have diabetes.  If you don't make a pledge to reduce your risk.  Lose some weight (as little as 7% of your body weight), get active (at least 150 minutes a week) and eat less fat.  Yes I said fat, the research actually says that eating less fat helps to prevent diabetes. I know you thought I was going to say carbs :)

For the rest of the month, I'll fill you in a little more on Diabetes. I promise, I'll do my best to make it fun!