Last Updated: November 25, 2024
November is American Diabetes Month. Take 60 seconds this month to complete a prediabetes risk test, which can help you figure out if you need to take extra steps to prevent diabetes.
I’ve heard of diabetes, but what is prediabetes?
People living with prediabetes have higher than normal blood glucose levels, but their levels aren’t high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. As many as 1 out of 3 Virginians are living with prediabetes, and many don’t know!
What happens if I have prediabetes?
Prediabetes is reversible!
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- You can take steps to lower your blood glucose levels to make sure that prediabetes doesn’t turn into Type 2 Diabetes by focusing on diet and exercise. Consider adding a Turkey Trot and a few fresh greens to your Thanksgiving plans!
- There are also lots of Diabetes Prevention Programs around the state that can help you on this journey: Find one near you on the VDH website.
- Experiencing prediabetes can also be an important reason to give up smoking—together, smoking and diabetes can increase your risk for stroke or heart attack. Support your quit journey at Quit Now Virginia.