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Reducing Your Risk for Diabetes: A Resource Guide

Linda B. Bobroff, Marcia Brown, and LaToya J. O’Neal

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems.

This publication addresses the growing prevalence of diabetes and emphasizes the importance of early detection and lifestyle changes in preventing the disease. It explains the significance of prediabetes—a condition marked by elevated blood glucose levels not yet high enough for a diabetes diagnosis—and outlines two key diagnostic tests: the Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) test and the Hemoglobin A1C test. It promotes practical lifestyle modifications, such as adopting a healthy diet and increasing physical activity, which have been shown to significantly reduce diabetes risk. The document also provides a curated list of free, evidence-based resources from reputable organizations like the CDC, NIH, and the American Diabetes Association to support individuals in making sustainable health changes.

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