Recursos para la diabetes

Take Control of Diabetes

Education, Tools and Resources for a Healthier You

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 38 million Americans have diabetes. That is approximately 1 in 10 people.¹

You're at risk for type 2 diabetes if you:

• Have prediabetes
• Are overweight
• Are 45 years or older
• Have a parent, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes
• Have ever had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or given birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds
• Certain ethnicities such as: African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian American,  American Indian, or Alaska Native people are at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes.³

If you have any of the following diabetes symptoms, see your doctor to get your blood sugar tested:

• Urinate a lot, especially at night
• Very thirsty
• Very hungry
• Blurry vision
• Feeling very tired
• Lose weight without trying
• Very dry skin
• Sores that heal slowly
• Numbness or tingling in hands and feet.

Get more infections than usual

Long-Term Complications of Diabetes

Diabetes can cause health problems throughout the body over time. These are called complications of diabetes. They are more likely to happen if your blood sugar is often too high. They can also happen if your diabetes isn't under good control. High blood sugar can damage blood vessels in your body over time. It's important to keep your blood sugar in your target range. This can help prevent or delay complications. Here are some of the complications related to diabetes:³

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 38 million Americans have diabetes. That is approximately 1 in 10 people.¹

How to prevent complications

You can help prevent these serious complications by managing your blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol.⁴ Eat healthy foods and exercise to prevent weight gain. Stop all tobacco products if you smoke. This can help you feel better and stay healthy.

It's important to take medicine as directed by your doctor. Report any side effects as advised by your doctor. You can help control diabetes by tracking your blood sugar levels regularly as advised by your doctor. Also tell your doctor if you have trouble staying at healthy blood sugar levels.