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Here are the facts:
- 29 Million Americans have diabetes
- 89 Million Americans have pre-diabetes
According to the ADA:
"Research shows that you can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes by 58% by:
- Losing 7% of your body weight (or 15 pounds if you weigh 200 pounds)
- Exercising moderately (such as brisk walking) 30 minutes a day, five days a week"
Don't forget, these are important steps you can take whether you already have a diabetes diagnosis, or are working to prevent one.
To find out more about your risk, visit: http://www.diabetes.org/are-you-at-risk/prediabetes
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