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Prediabetes? Change course and back it up!

by · June 13, 2021

Prediabetes is a warning sign and you can help control the results! Unlike Type 1 diabetes which many children and young people manage throughout their lives, prediabetes is a Type 2 diabetes warning sign. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Prediabetes means you have a higher than normal blood sugar level. It’s not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes but without lifestyle changes, adults and children with prediabetes are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.”

Put it in reverse!

A diagnosis of prediabetes means you’re in the driver’s seat and you can help your body change course! Although genetics plays a role in diabetes, changing your diet and beginning a regular exercise routine can make a big impact in preventing the disease. Diabetes can lead to kidney and heart disease, vision problems, and nerve damage to your feet. Diabetes is still one of the leading causes of lower limb amputation so preventing this chronic illness should be a high priority on everyone’s list.

What are the warning signs for prediabetes? Great question!  Unfortunately, there are no hard and fast signs of prediabetes but a combination of the warning signs listed below and in our follow-up links should get your attention, and perhaps a visit to your doctor for tests.

“7.3 million were undiagnosed”

Does diabetes run in your family? Are you overweight? When is the last time you were tested for diabetes? Never? Two years ago? Consider making an appointment to see your physician or visit a CVS Minute Clinic and get tested for it today. According to the American Diabetes Association, 10% of the US population has diabetes. “Of the 34.2 million adults with diabetes, 26.8 million were diagnosed, and 7.3 million were undiagnosed.” Nearly 1 in 4 people have diabetes and they don’t know it. Considering the damage diabetes can do to our body, having this disease and not knowing it can be dangerous. Getting a prediabetes diagnosis from your physician can save your life and lead to a healthy life today.

Prediabetes warning signs:

  • Increased thirst
  • Weight loss
  • Skin discoloration
  • Blurred vision
  • Fatigue

For more information about prediabetes and the warning signs, click the resource links below.

https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-risk/prediabetes

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prediabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20355278

http://but without lifestyle changes, adults and children with prediabetes are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

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Carolyn D. Jenkins is the founder and CEO of CjQenterprises, which develops and promotes creative ideas and products that lift you up! She is an award winning author, the founder of The Jenkins Donelson Foundation, JDF, the creator annual National I LOVE My Feet Day!,and the Health and Wellness site found here, on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, entitled I LOVE My Feet DayS! Carolyn's interest in feet began in college when she met a young lady who was born without arms. The student used her feet as hands by writing and eating with them. Everyone on campus was very impressed with that students' ability to overcome adversity and the respect and awe she garnered was well deserved. Carolyn earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education and never forgot the young lady. Carolyn learned about the importance of good foot care from her mother, who was a diabetic. After Carolyn experienced foot pain she visited a podiatrist and discovered she had fallen arches. Carolyn traced the cause back to wearing flip flops that didn't provide arch support. Years later, after two pinky toe breaks, Carolyn's appreciation and respect for feet deepened and she wrote an ode to feet. In the spring of 2015 a talented illustrator brought her poem to life and Carolyn published My Feet: An Ode, which celebrates the wonderful versatility our feet provide us throughout our lifetime. Publishing My Feet: An Ode led to annual recognition of good foot care and appreciation. It was also the impetus for the Good Foot Care movement. Carolyn believes our feet tell a story about our lives. She is passionate about promoting good foot care and she is quickly becoming the " Ambassador of Feet". She is a Foot & Shoe Consultant and refers countless people to podiatrists. Carolyn is also the author of the award winning laugh out loud children's series, The Family Adventures of Princess Ladybug and Princess Ladybird. The series focuses on young siblings who are raised in separate households. Carolyn wrote two ebooks to help consumers purchase footwear. How To Avoid Killer Boots and buy boots that feel as good as they look! and Irresistible; Rockin' Hot Party Shoes your feet will love!, are how-to books consumers can take with them as they shop for footwear. Full of pictures, footwear tips and good foot tips, these books help ensure consumers will never have footwear problems again. Carolyn lives in Virginia with her family and her children's books are available on amazon.com . Her ebooks are available on this website. Amazon.com Widgets

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