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Am I at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
Are you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Find out more about the risk factors for type 2 diabetes and what you can do to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. Youll also learn about the condition called "pre-diabetes," which puts people at high risk for diabetes.
http://ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/GP_AmIatRisk.pdfSmall Steps. Big Rewards. Your GAME Plan for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Game Plan Overview
Get into the diabetes prevention game. Learn about your risk for developing type 2 diabetes and how to start your GAME PLAN to prevent or delay the onset of the disease. Get tips on how to set goals, track your progress, start a waling program, and where to get more help.
http://ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/GP_Booklet.pdfGAME PLAN Food and Activity Tracker
One of the most successful techniques for losing weight is to write down everything you eat and drink and to figure out how many calories and fat grams you consume every day. Use this tracker to record your food and drink intake, as well as the time you spend on physical activity. Print out copies of the tracker and put them in your purse or pocket. Keeping track of your progress will help you reach your weight loss and activity goals.
ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/GP_FoodActTracker.pdfGAME PLAN Fat and Calorie Counter
Use this counter to look up the number of calories and fat grams in the foods and drinks you consume each day. This counter lists hundreds of food items, including restaurant, ethnic, and regional foods.
http://ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/GP_FatCal.pdfDiabetes Prevention Tip Sheets
These tip sheets encourage people at risk for type 2 diabetes to take small steps to prevent the disease. Tailored for groups at highest risk for diabetes, the tips sheets contain culturally appropriate ideas and information on losing weight by eating healthier and getting more physical activity. First package of 25 copies of each tips sheet is free. Each additional package of 25 is $5.Tips sheets available:
- Prevent Diabetes - http://ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/50Ways_tips.pdf
- Paso y Paso - http://ndep.nih.gov/campaigns/PasoaPaso/Paso_a_Paso.htm
- We have the power to Prevent Diabetes - http://ndep.nih.gov/pubs/Power_tips.pdf
- Two Reasons to Prevent Diabetes: My Future and Theirs
- Its Not Too Late to Prevent Diabetes - http://ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/nottoolate_tips.pdf
- Get Real! You Dont Have to Know Yourself Out to Prevent Diabetes - http://ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/getreal_tips.pdf
Diabetes Prevention Program Study Website
This Web site contains information for people interested in the research aspects of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) clinical trial, the study that proved that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed.
http://www.bsc.gwu.edu/dpp/manuals.htmlvdocDiabetes Prevention Program Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides a brief overview of the Diabetes Prevention Program clinical trial.
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/preventionprogram/Small Step. Gov
Preventing diabetes is all about losing a small amount of weight and being more active. Get more ideas and tips to help you reach your weight loss goals.
http://www.smallstep.govInformation About Pre-Diabetes
This link to the American Diabetes Associations Web site provides additional information about pre-diabetes, including a risk quiz and frequently asked questions about diabetes prevention.
http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-prevention.jsp