About.com Health: Stop Diabetes Now

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Almost 26 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes, and another 79 million have prediabetes or are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. If this trend continues, it's estimated that 1/3 of American adults will have diabetes by 2050. To stop the alarming progression and all of the complications that can go with it, American Diabetes Month is here to raise awareness about prevention with hopes of a healthier future for all. Diabetes Basics In both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, too much of the sugar glucose circulates in the bloodstream, unable to reach the body's cells to be used as fuel. Lack of or unresponsiveness to insulin―the hormone responsible for this transport―is the culprit. How Diabetes Happens All About Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms of Type 1 Search Related Topics:  diabetes overview  diabetes risk factors  diabetes management Type 2 Diabetes: The Facts While in Type 1 diabetes the body doesn't produce insulin, in Type 2, the body doesn't respond to the hormone. Fortunately, Type 2 is often preventable. Everything You Need To Know About Type 2 Diabetes Signs and Symptoms of Early Type 2 Top 7 Risk Factors For Type 2 Diabetes Search Related Topics:  diabetes overview  diabetes risk factors  diabetes symptoms Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health Diabetes can bring about a host of complications: it's the leading cause of kidney failure, and 2/3 of those with the disease die from heart disease or stroke. Proper treatment is therefore essential. Diabetes and Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke How To Manage Your Diabetes Symptoms of Kidney Disease in Diabetes Complications of Type 1 Diabetes Search Related Topics:  cardiovascular risk factors  diabetes emergencies  diabetes complications Proper Diet and Exercise For Diabetes Prevention Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed via a good diet, regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight. To get started, here's our Step-by-Step Guide To Diabetes and Weight Loss. Top 10 Tips For Walking With Diabetes How Much Sugar Can a Diabetic Have? Natural Remedies for Diabetes Prevention Search Related Topics:  type 2 diabetes  benefits of weight loss  diabetes and obesity Related Searches Diabetes Type 2 Diet Diabetes Tips Diabetes Lose Weight Diabetes News About Diabetes Featured Articles How Much Protein Should a Diabetic Eat? What to Eat If You Have IBS and Diabetes Is the Glycemic Index Helpful For Diabetics? Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs Does Fiber Help With Diabetes? A Low-Carb Diet and Diabetes   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement