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Type 2 Diabetes

"Type 2 Diabetes." //American Heart Association//. BBB Accredited Charity, 18 Feb. 2009. Web. 30 Aug. 2010. [].


 * “Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, usually appears in adults, often in middle age. Type 2 diabetes is often linked with obesity and may be delayed or controlled with diet and exercise. (Obesity and physical inactivity are two risk factors for type 2 diabetes.) In a mild form, it can go undetected for many years. Untreated diabetes can lead to many serious medical problems, including cardiovascular disease.” Pg.1
 * “Patients with diabetes are faced with the daily challenge to control blood glucose levels to prevent or delay the onset of many serious life-threatening health complications. Cardiovascular disease is one of the major risk factors for people with diabetes.” Pg.1
 * ‘According to the latest American Heart Association's // Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics //, about 6 million people 18 years and older in the United States have type 2 diabetes and do not know it. Many people have no signs or symptoms or they can also be so mild that you might not notice them.” Pg.1
 * “You can do many things to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Many studies show that lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, eating healthy and increasing physical activity can dramatically reduce the progression of type 2 diabetes. These lifestyle changes can affect your other risk factors as well, such as blood cholesterol and high blood pressure, which also have a tremendous impact on people with type 2 diabetes.” Pg.1
 * “You should visit your healthcare provider to discuss your options for lifestyle management as well as medication treatment.” Pg.1