From yourerie.com
About 38 million Americans are plagued with diabetes. Of those 38 million, almost 9,000,000 don’t even know they have the condition.
It’s easy to go undiagnosed if you’re asymptomatic or you don’t know what to look for.
Diabetes, often dubbed the “silent killer” can go unnoticed for years if one isn’t aware of the warning signs.
Early detection is key to preventing severe complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, and vision problems.
“Unless you’re going to regular check-ups and getting your bloodwork done, you probably feel fine, and that’s why pre-diabetes, and even type 2 diabetes, can be a ‘silent disease,'” said Alison Massey MS, RD, CDCES, a registered dietitian and owner of Flourish Nutrition Therapy & Wellness.
Some crucial warning signs to look out for are: increased thirst and frequent urination, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurry vision, slow-healing wounds, and numbness or tingling of the limbs.
To prevent these conditions, Professor Massey says.
“Exercise, I always say, is free medicine for the body. It does lower blood sugar levels, and daily activity of at least 30 minutes, I certainly recommend it,” she said.
She also recommends eating healthier – which includes incorporating more whole foods, fruits and veggies, as well as reducing your sugar and alcohol consumption – getting at least seven hours of sleep per night, losing weight, and quitting smoking.
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