Risk tool for diabetes

Share Content via Healthfinder.gov Talk to a doctor about your diabetes risk. Use this tool to find out if you are at risk for diabetes. Print out the results and take them to your next checkup. Ask your doctor or nurse these questions about how to prevent diabetes. What about cost? The new Affordable Care [...]

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Watch your weight & prevent type 2 diabetes

Share Content via Healthfinder.gov Watch your weight. Studies show that losing just 7 percent of your body weight can lower your risk of getting type 2 diabetes. If you weigh 200 pounds, 7 percent of your body weight is 14 pounds. Try keeping a diary where you write down: Your weight Foods you eat today [...]

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What is pre-diabetes?

November 13, 2011

Share Content via Healthfinder.gov Pre-diabetes means your blood glucose level is higher than normal. If you have pre-diabetes, you are at risk for serious health problems, like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Am I at risk for diabetes? You may be at risk for type 2 diabetes if you: Are overweight Exercise less [...]

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Know the signs of diabetes?

November 9, 2011

Share Content via Healthfinder.gov Many people with diabetes don’t know they have the disease. Some signs of diabetes include: Being very thirsty or very hungry Feeling tired for no reason Urinating (going to the bathroom) more than usual Losing weight for no reason Having sores that are slow to heal Having trouble seeing (blurry vision) [...]

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Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

November 4, 2011

Share Content via Healthfinder.gov You can do a lot to prevent or delay getting type 2 diabetes (“dy-ah-BEE-teez”), including: Watching your weight Eating healthy Staying active Controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol Quitting smoking Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. If it’s not controlled, diabetes can [...]

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Preventing Diabetes: Questions for the doctor

November 1, 2011

Share Content via Healthfinder.gov Diabetes is a disease. When you have diabetes, there is too much sugar (called glucose) in your blood. There is more than one type of diabetes, but type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease. People who are overweight and inactive are more likely to get type 2 [...]

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Help Your Child Stay at a Healthy Weight

September 29, 2011

Share Help your child make healthy choices. Ask the doctor to screen your child for obesity. Your child’s doctor or nurse can tell you if your child is at a healthy weight. If your child is overweight or obese, ask the doctor or nurse to help you find a weight-loss program for your child. Look [...]

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What is Breast Cancer?

September 29, 2011

Share   What is breast cancer? Abnormal cells in the breast can turn into cancer. Breast cancer can spread to other parts of the body. About 1 in 8 women in the United States will get breast cancer. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women. The good news [...]

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The best way to prevent skin cancer is to protect your skin from the sun.

July 24, 2011

Share via healthfinder.gov Stay in the shade as much as possible between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Cover up with long sleeves, a hat, and sunglasses. Why do I need to protect my skin from the sun? Protect your skin from the sun today to help prevent skin [...]

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Take simple steps to prevent skin cancer.

July 23, 2011

Share via healthfinder.gov Stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The sun’s rays are the strongest from mid-morning to late afternoon. Try to stay out of the sun during these hours. Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Use sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection. To get the most protection: Wear [...]

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