Diabetes Month: An Infographic

National Diabetes Month DIABETES - BY THE NUMBERS 2$ 7% Nearly In the average company, 26 Million $900,000 children and adults in the United is the projected increase in annual cost if 50% of employees with pre-diabetes develop diabetes, States have diabetes. According to the ADA, losing just 7% of your Another Total costs associated with diabetes in 2012 79 Million $245 Billion body weight (which translates to 15 pounds If you weigh 200 pounds) and exercising can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes by Americans have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. 58% THE ABC'S OF DIABETES A- A1C B- Blood Pressure C - Cholesterol Checking your A1C allows you to see yOur blood glucose average for the past 2-3 months. This allows you to see trends in high or low blood glucose levels. Higher blood pressure means the heart has to work that much harder to pump blood. Risk of developing diabetes raises with high blood pressure. Your cholesterol levels are affected by high blood pressure and high blood glucose. This increases your risk of developing dlabetes, WHAT CAN I DO? Eat healthy! Get active! Get rid of stress! Maintalning a healthy weight is one of the best ways to help lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Ensure you are making healthy choices at home, as well as work to support your health. Physical activity is a great way to reduce your weight and the risk of developing diabetes. Prolonged stress can lead to increased blood glucose levels and blood pressure. Stress management coping techniques are vital to disease management. Coping techniques can include: Aerobic Exercise • Get outdoors and take a brisk walk. • Try out an aeroblcs class, like Zumba. • Get up from your desk at least once an hour and take a lap around the office. • Maintaining a regular physical activity • Bringing food from home allows you to routine control calories and ingredients in your food. • Deep breathing • Progressive relaxation therapy • Maintaining a positive mental outlook • Having open lines of communication with your doctor regarding your care management • Stock healthy snacks (fresh veggies, fruits, or whole wheat crackers) in your desk, • Choose colorful salads in the cafeteria and Strength Training • Perform body weight exercises (squats, push ups) several times per week. • Use resistance bands if you are traveling or working from home. skip the creamy dressing. • Choose grilled lean meats without heavy sauces or breading for a healthy lunch or dinner. • Try out a strength and toning dass. Sources: "Dlabetes Basics: Physcal Activity." Amercan Dlabetes Assocaton. 2012 Avallatle at http://www.dlabetes.org/ dlabetes-taskcs/prevention/checkup-amerlca/actvity.html. Accessed September 27, 2013. "Dlabetes Basics: Healthy Eating." American Dlabetes Associaticn. 2012. Avalable at ttp://www.diabetes.org/ dlabetes-taskcs/prevention/checkup-amerca/healthy-eating.html Accessed September 27, 2013. "The Cost of Dlabetas." American Diabetes Association. 2013. Avallable at http://www.dlabetes.org/ advocate/rescurces/cost-of-dabetes.html. Accessed September 27, 2013. "Stop Dlabetes at Work." American Dlabetes Association. 2013. Avalable at http://www.dabetes.org/in- my-community/progams/stop-dlabetes-at-work/. Accessed September 27, 2013. MediFit