Health & Life

Being overweight is a leading risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes and makes treating diabetes more difficult. Studies show that overweight people who lose as little as 10-15 pounds and exercise just 30 minutes a day 5 times a week reduced their risk of developing diabetes by almost 60%.

Are You at Risk for Diabetes?

• Take the Diabetes Risk Test

Warning Signs/Symptoms of Diabetes

• Unusual thirst
• Frequent desire to urinate
• Blurred vision
• Tired feeling for no apparent reason
• Extreme hunger
• Irritability
• Tingling/numbness in the hands or feet
• If you have any of these symptoms, why take chances? See your doctor and ask to be tested for diabetes. Find out for sure.

For more information about diabetes, please visit the American Diabetes Association site at: www.diabetes.org