Diabetes And Lifestyle Habits
More than 18 million Americans have diabetes and about 5 million more have it and don't know it.Diabetes increases your risk for heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease and nervous system damage.While the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the United States is on the rise, lifestyle changes could turn the trend around.To decrease your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, be physically active everyday, maintain a healthy weight and focus on healthy food choices using USDA's MyPyramid.gov.If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a registered dietitian can develop a healthy eating plan that's right for you. To locate a registered dietitian in your area, enter your zip code in the "Find a Nutrition Professional" box on the left side of this page.
Content provided by the American Dietetic Association. For more nutrition tips, visit www.eatright.org.













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