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Diabetes Prevention: What Every Woman Needs To Know
1 in 3 adults in the United States suffer from
prediabetes.
Most cases of type 2 diabetes
are preventable.
1 in 11 adults in the United States suffer
from diabetes.
2014 National Diabetes Statistics Report
What is Diabetes?
Type 1 (5% of all diabetes cases)
Type 2 (95% of all diabetes cases)
Body does not produce insulin Body cannot use insulin properly
Can develop at any age Can develop at any age
No known way to prevent it Most cases are preventable
Insulin is the hormone that takes sugar (glucose) from the blood to the cells. When insulin production fails or doesn’t work well, glucose builds up in the blood (instead of being transferred to cells). Type 2 Diabetes is a serious disease in which blood sugar levels are above normal.
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Estimated Percent of Adults in Wisconsin with Diabetes
Ages 18-44 Ages 45-64 Ages 65+
Source: The 2011 Burden of Diabetes in Wisconsin
African American Asian Hispanic/ Other/ White
American Indian American Latino Multirace
Diabetes Symptoms
• Important to note that many people with the disease do not always have clear symptoms.
• Some people have no symptoms.
• Early detection and treatment is KEY.
Complications of Diabetes Heart disease
Stroke Vision loss
Kidney disease and failure Nerve damage
Amputation of toes, feet, or legs Premature death
The Good News 9 out of 10 cases of Type 2 diabetes are
preventable! Keeping weight under control
Exercising more
Eating a healthy diet
Not smoking
Diabetes can be managed: Physical activity
Healthy diet
Use of insulin and oral medications
Reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors
What is Prediabetes? Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they usually have “prediabetes”—which means their blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be called diabetes.
Prediabetes is a serious health condition that increases the risk of:
Type 2 Diabetes Stroke Heart Disease
Without lifestyle changes to improve their health, 15% to 30% of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years.
Testing for (Pre)Diabetes
A1C - measures average blood glucose levels for the past 2 to 3 months.
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) - checks blood glucose levels after an 8 hour fast.
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) – checks blood glucose levels after drinking a special sweet drink.
Lower Your Risk:
Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
Myth: Diabetes is in my family. There is nothing I can do to prevent it.
Fact: Although genetics play a role, 90% of type 2 diabetes can be attributed to lifestyle factors.
“Diabetes prevention is proven, possible, and powerful.”
~ National Diabetes Education Program j
Weight Loss
Exercise (30 minutes/day)
Healthy Eating
Quit Smoking
Manage Your Stress
Lifestyle changes are the
best defense against Diabetes.
Weight Loss For those at risk of developing diabetes,
losing 5 – 7% of body weight
can significantly reduce risk of diabetes.
If You Weigh: 5-7% of Your Body Weight Is:
150 pounds 7.5 – 10.5 pounds
200 pounds 10 – 14 pounds
250 pounds 12.5 – 17.5 pounds
According to the American Diabetes Association, people who have lost weight and kept it off:
• Cut back on calories and fat. • Are physically active most days of the week. • Eat breakfast every day. • Keep a record of their weight, what they eat and
drink, and what they do for physical activity.
It's much easier to lose weight when you change
the way you eat and increase your activity.
Walking briskly for a half hour every day reduces the risk of
developing type 2 diabetes by 30%.
Both aerobic exercise and resistance training can help
control diabetes, but the greater benefit comes from a fitness program that includes both.
Exercise can help you:
• Lose weight
• Lower your blood sugar
• Boost your sensitivity to insulin, which helps keep your blood sugar within a normal range
• Improve your ability to use insulin and absorb glucose
Healthy Eating “Eating well to maintain a healthy weight is one of the most important things you can do to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes & heart disease.”
-American Diabetes Association
Small steps can make a big difference:
Plan your meals in advance.
Make a grocery list and stick to it.
Keep your pantry stocked with healthy foods.
Keep a food journal.
Portion your snacks.
Include fruits and vegetables in every meal.
Develop a list of healthy “go-to” snacks and meals that you love.
Eat MORE Eat LESS
Whole Grains
Whole Grain Bread Brown Rice Oatmeal
White Bread White Rice Potatoes Bagels
Drinks Water Tea Coffee
Soda Fruit Juice Sports Drinks Sweetened Tea
Healthy Fats
Olive, Peanut, Canola Oil Seeds Nuts Avocados
Baked Goods Fried Foods Chips/Snack Food Trans Fats Hydrogenated oil
Lean Proteins
Plant-based (beans, nuts) Poultry Fish Cheese & Eggs
Red meat Processed meats (like bacon, hot dogs, deli meat) recipes.millionhearts.hhs.gov
Stress Management
Identify your triggers:
• Connect with a friend.
• Carve out time in your day to do something you enjoy.
• Move your body.
• Cultivate a sense of humor.
• Know when to let go.
• Carve out time for relaxation & reflection.
Excessive stress:
• Increases blood glucose levels (quickly and substantially).
• Incites strong negative emotions.
• Impairs sound thinking and decision-making.
• Causes compulsive, poor eating habits.
Small group sessions (15 women or less)
Receive specially-designed journal, guidebook, pen
FREE – No cost to attend
Contact Nora ([email protected]) to request a session in your area
Learn proactive health journaling techniques through writing exercises.
Teaches stress management journaling techniques.
Promotes self awareness as the key to living a balanced life.
Raises awareness of common mental health problems.
Connects women with local health resources.
everywoman’s journal
Quitting Smoking
If you smoke, you CAN quit! Talk to your healthcare provider,
or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
Smokers are roughly 50% more likely to develop diabetes than nonsmokers, and heavy smokers have an even higher risk.
Counseling + quit smoking medications increase the odds that you will quit by 3 times.
1-800-342-2383 www.diabetes.org
301-496-3583 www.ndep.nih.gov
800-232-4636 www.cdc.gov/diabetes
(800) 533-2873 www.jdrf.org
301-496-3583 www.niddk.nih.gov
www.diabeteslocal.org
Resources
Action Plans – Be SMART
My goal:________________________________
How I am going to do it (steps to take):
*
*
Resources (people or things) I need to do it:
*
* Things that will make it hard:
*
* How I can deal with obstacles that may occur: *
*
When I am going to do this by: ______________
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
My goal: Lose 5 pounds How I am going to do it (steps to take): • Go for a brisk walk after dinner three times a week • Swap sparkling water for soda • Portion my snacks • Fill half my plate with vegetables at dinner
Resources (people or things) I need to do it: • Check-ins with my husband and sister • Buy a notebook that will serve as my food and exercise journal • Stock up on veggies • Stock up on healthy snacks and small snack-sized baggies
Things that will make it hard: • Bad weather will make it hard to walk • Getting too hungry in the afternoons at work or on the drive
home
How I can deal with the hard things: • When the weather is bad – either walk at the mall or do an
exercise video • Keep pre-portioned healthy snacks in my desk and car
When I am going to do this by: My Birthday
Next Steps
• Talk to your healthcare provider if you are at-risk.
• Encourage your loved ones to assess their risk.
• Create a plan.
• Consider enrolling in a diabetes prevention program: • Managed Care Plans
• Hospitals, Clinics, and Community Health Centers
• YMCAs
• National Diabetes Prevention Programs (CDC)
This information was compiled by the GrapeVine Project of the Wisconsin
Women’s Health Foundation.
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