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Diabetes Awareness: Wake Up Call

When travelling on out-of-town business, its common to have the hotel front desk give you a wake-up call in the morning. You want to avoid the embarrassment and repercussions of being late for your business appointments.

Here is an important wake-up call for your life and the lives of the people you most care about.

If you want to avoid the life damaging effects of diabetes, take 3 minutes to read the remainder of this article right now.

The new buzz in the medical community calls it- "Pre-Diabetes". Today, roughly 41 million Americans have pre-diabetes which left undetected and untreated, progresses into full-blown
diabetes.

The challenge with pre-diabetes is the fact that the condition doesn't like to reveal itself with noticeable symptoms. Because there are few, if any symptoms, most people will not bother having screening tests performed. With pre-diabetes, noticeable symptoms like frequent thirst and urination may not occur until the disease has progressed
and is already causing considerable damage to your body. Most Type 2 diabetics don't have symptoms because the onset of diabetes is so slow.

Don't wait for "someday" to have your blood tested. Call your doctor today and make the appointment.

The goal with identifying pre-diabetes is to prevent the onset of diabetes from ever happening.

Your physician can determine if you have pre-diabetes with two common tests. The fasting plasma glucose test (FPG) and the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Both require an overnight fast.

The good news is that you can greatly improve your odds and likely prevent diabetes with early detection and proper care.

Don't wait 'til it hurts. Ask your doctor about diabetes and have your blood sugar checked several times a year.

For more information about diabetes, including a Diabetes Quiz and a Free booklet, visit our website at:

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This 20 page FREE booklet will provide you with in-depth information on comprehensive diabetes care. The 7
principles, or steps, will help you to understand, manage and diagnose your potential diabetes risk.

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About the Author

David Anderson is a freelance health/wellness writer for http://hope4diabetes.com.
Email contact information is available on the website.
For telephone contact: (316) 541-2208

Written by: David Anderson

Australia

Diabetes Australia; Diabetes Australia - ACT; Diabetes Australia - Queensland

Diabetes Australia - NSW; Diabetes Australia - NT; Diabetes Australia - Victoria

Diabetes Australia - WA; Diabetes Australia - SA

United States

American Diabetes Association - their mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of those suffering with diabetes.

Diabetes Associations - An International Directory - an international directory of diabetes associations.

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse - provides education material on diabetes

Canada

The Canadian Diabetes Association - to promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.

United Kingdom

Diabetes United Kingdom Home page - the United Kingdom charity for people with diabetes.

Other

International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) - The IDF takes a world view approach to diabetes. Its mission is to bring together people concerned with diabetes from throughout the world.

Joslin Diabetes Center - The Joslin Center provides medical treatment for people with diabetes and conducts research. Materials available to patients include books, videotapes and a quarterly newsletter.

Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International -This organization supports research to find a cure for diabetes. It publishes a quarterly journal and a series of patient education brochures about diabetes.

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse - provides education material on diabetes