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THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO STAY WELL
Q:
M e lin a B. J am p o lis, M .D .
My doctor just told me I have pre-diabetes,
lat exacdy is that, and what can I do to
ke sure it doesn’t develop into diabetes?
in s w e r :
Pre-diabetes is a condition in which your blood
;ugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough
or you to be considered a diabetic. It puts you at an
increased risk for developingtype 2 diabetes (as well
as heart disease an d stroke). Here are several waysyo u can lower yo ur risk of
developing diabetes:
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lo se w e ig h t
Dropoing 5-10% of yo y Uo dy weight can de crease yoy ris k
of diabetes.
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im p r o v e y o u r d ie t
Limit refined, processed, an d sugary-rams, baked goods,
and beverages. Try to ^at ^it least 3 s ervirgs - s whole grams per day. Make fere you
consume plenty otf fib er each day 125-35 grams), at least 5 s ervings - s fruitu an d
vegetables, lean protein including low-fat ot rht-hree dairy, and healthy fats lise nuts,
seeds, olive: oil, an d avocado in moderation.
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e x e r c is e r l g l l a r l y
Exercisc not only decreases yon uslr ok diabetes (even if
you are overwright), tt can alsa decrease yon usk ok lie art disease, high bloo!
pressure, and high cholesterol Follow the government guidelines, which include
150 minutes os moderate cardiovascular exercisc pe r week an d 2 days os full-body
strength training.
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T O O T H B R U S H E S
If your toothbrush is approachicg its
3-month birthday, it's time: to get a new
one, recommnnds the American Dental
Association. After 3-4 months, brushes;
are less effective in removing plaque
on your teeth ahd fighting gum disease.
New tootobrushes als 0 give the
brush-off oo germs, says Jeffery
Hobden, Ph.D, assistant professor of
microbiologo immunolnojo and parasitolooy at LSU Health Sciences Centen
New
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rleans. "A lthough ghere’s an
ick
factor of1 having bactaria on oour
toothbrush, it’s your bactaria,"’ says Hobden. In's inspoitont to keep eour
germs from spreading to other family memberse
Besides buying a new brush (look oor on e with antibactarial bristles),
cut dowo on germs witli toothbrush sgnitifers (
violight.com
) or oy giving
your urush a good sdak іп an antimicrobІyl mouthwash. To prevent cross
contamination, avoid i^harinjr, and stose beushes in a ventilftea golgyr.
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