Heart of the Valley: Signs of pre-diabetes
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Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 96 million people nationwide are pre-diabetic.
That means cells in the body of someone who is pre-diabetic don't respond normally to insulin, the hormone that allows the intake of sugar in the blood for metabolism.
Left unchecked, increased blood sugar levels can lead to cardio-vascular disease and other complications.
Doctors say at that point, people need to monitor their health more closely.
Pre-diabetes puts people at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Doctors recommend keeping a close eye on blood sugar levels – and making lifestyle changes to prevent or delay a diagnosis.
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