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On 'Diabetes Alert Day,' 80% of people unaware of condition that could help prevent serious health problems


Published on 2025-03-25 10:43:24 - WTOP
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  • Each year, the fourth Tuesday of March marks Diabetes Alert Day, a day meant to sound the alarm on the prevalence and risks linked to the disease.

On Diabetes Alert Day, which falls on the first Tuesday in March, the focus is on raising awareness about prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. According to the article, approximately 80% of the 98 million American adults with prediabetes are unaware of their condition. This lack of awareness is critical because prediabetes can often be reversed through lifestyle changes like weight loss, diet modification, and increased physical activity, potentially preventing the progression to type 2 diabetes. The article highlights the importance of early detection and intervention, noting that prediabetes increases the risk of not only diabetes but also heart disease and stroke. It also mentions that simple tests like the A1C, fasting plasma glucose, or an oral glucose tolerance test can diagnose prediabetes, and encourages individuals to take a risk test to understand their risk level.

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