Taking control of DIABETES takes an extra hand ™ Mission: Control


If you—or a loved one—has diabetes, these top tips will help you keep it in check.


The statistics are sobering: According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 29 million Americans have diabetes, and about 86 million have higher-than-normal blood glucose levels that could become Type 2 diabetes. But while diabetes is a serious condition that can cause health complications such as heart disease and blindness, the news isn’t all bad. Today, people with diabetes have more power to control their condition than ever before. If you’re at risk for diabetes, healthy lifestyle choices can delay or prevent a diagnosis. If you already have it, there are many management strategies that can help you live a long, healthy life and minimize your chance of developing complications.


Read on to fi nd out the latest ways to lower your diabetes risk, and manage your blood sugar to regain control of your health.


EAT THE MEDITERRANEAN WAY. “The most recent research shows that


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the best diet for lowering your risk of diabetes, and for better glucose control if you have diabetes, is a Mediterranean diet,” says Marjorie Cypress, Ph.D., the American Diabetes Association’s president of health care and education. “Move toward a diet rich in seafood, whole grains, vegetables, fruit and nuts.” What to move away from: red meat, which contains more saturated fat than seafood. “Cutting back on red meat is good advice for everyone, but this is especially important for people with diabetes because they are at a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.”


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