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src="/-/media/Images/Health-Information/Community-Outreach/NDM-2024/NDM24_Creative_Web-Banner_Desktop.png?h=355&iar=0&w=1459&hash=ED04E9146544FCE3472BB00D0DF63C9B" alt="Banner reading take charge of tomorrow, preventing diabetes health problems." width="1459" height="355" /> </div> <div class="swap-mobile text-centered"> <img src="/-/media/Images/Health-Information/Community-Outreach/NDM-2024/NDM24_Creative_Web-Banner_Mobile.png?h=1219&iar=0&w=1355&hash=CC89256671246FEAA304A92B4B4CC6EE" alt="Banner reading take charge of tomorrow, preventing diabetes health problems." width="1355" height="1219" /> </div> </div> <p>November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems.</p> <p>Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about 38 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer.</p> <p id="NDM2023video">But there’s also good news: Taking charge of your health may help you prevent diabetes health problems.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IYg25EzdCKQ" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe> <h2>Tips to get started</h2> <div class="ndm-icon-block"> <img alt="Know Your Diabetes Risk icon" src="-/-/media/Images/Health-Information/Community-Outreach/NDM-2024/Know-Your-Diabetes-Risk-Icon.png" width="70" height="70" /> <div> <h3 id="knowyour">Know your risk for developing diabetes.</h3> <p>You are <a href="/health-information/diabetes/overview/risk-factors-type-2-diabetes">more likely to develop type 2 diabetes</a> if you have overweight or obesity; are age 35 or older; have a family history of diabetes; are African American, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic or Latino, or Pacific Islander; are not physically active; or have prediabetes.</p> </div> <img alt="Blood glucose icon" src="/-/media/Images/Health-Information/Community-Outreach/NDM-2023/NDM23-Webpage-Icon_Blood-Glucose.svg" width="70" height="70" /> <div> <h3>Manage your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.</h3> <p>Preventing diabetes or <a href="/health-information/diabetes/overview/managing-diabetes">managing diabetes</a> as soon as possible after diagnosis may help <a href="/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems">prevent diabetes health problems</a>. You can start by managing your diabetes ABCs.</p> <ul> <li>A is for the <a href="/health-information/diagnostic-tests/a1c-test">A1C test</a> that health care professionals use to measure your average blood glucose levels. Some people with diabetes also use <a href="/health-information/diabetes/overview/managing-diabetes#bloodGlucose">devices to track their blood glucose</a> throughout the day and night.</li> <li>B is for blood pressure.</li> <li>C is for cholesterol.</li> </ul> <p>Ask your health care team what your ABCs goals should be.</p> </div> <img alt="Small steps icon" src="/-/media/Images/Health-Information/Community-Outreach/NDM-2023/NDM23-Webpage-Icon_Small-Steps.svg" width="70" height="70" /> <div> <h3>Take small steps toward healthy habits.</h3> <p><a href="/health-information/diabetes/overview/healthy-living-with-diabetes">Lifestyle habits</a> such as planning healthy meals, being physically active, getting enough sleep, and not smoking may help you prevent diabetes or manage your diabetes ABCs. You don’t have to do it all at once. Start slow and build healthier habits from there.</p> </div> <img alt="Take your medicines icon" src="/-/media/Images/Health-Information/Community-Outreach/NDM-2023/NDM23-Webpage-Icon_Take-Your-Medicines.svg" width="70" height="70" /> <div> <h3>Take your medicines on time.</h3> <p>Remember to take your <a href="/health-information/diabetes/overview/insulin-medicines-treatments">medicines</a> even if you feel healthy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have trouble taking your medicines on time or at the correct dose.</p> </div> <img alt="Healthy weight icon" src="/-/media/Images/Health-Information/Community-Outreach/NDM-2023/NDM23-Webpage-Icon_Maintain-Healthy-Weight.svg" width="70" height="70" /> <div> <h3>Reach or maintain a healthy weight.</h3> <p>If you have overweight or obesity, ask your primary care provider if healthy eating, physical activity, or other weight-loss treatments may help you <a href="/health-information/weight-management/adult-overweight-obesity/treatment">manage your weight</a>. </p> <p>You may be able to prevent or delay diabetes by losing 5 to 7 percent of your starting weight. Use the <a href="/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-type-2-diabetes">Diabetes Risk Management Calculator</a> to determine how much weight you can lose to help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.</p> </div> <img alt="Mental health icon" src="/-/media/Images/Health-Information/Community-Outreach/NDM-2023/NDM23-Webpage-Icon_Mental-Health.svg" width="70" height="70" /> <div> <h3>Take care of your mental health.</h3> <p>Managing diabetes can be hard. If you feel down, sad, or overwhelmed, learn about <a href="/health-information/diabetes/overview/managing-diabetes#HealthyWays">healthy ways to cope with stress</a>. Consider talking to a mental health counselor or joining a support group.</p> </div> <img alt="Health care team icon" src="/-/media/Images/Health-Information/Community-Outreach/NDM-2023/NDM23-Webpage-Icon_Healthcare-Team.svg" width="70" height="70" /> <div> <h3>Work with your health care team.</h3> <p>Managing diabetes takes a team. Your health care team may include a primary care provider, diabetes specialist, registered dietitian, or certified diabetes educator. Ask your primary care provider if you should talk with other health care professionals about preventing or managing diabetes.</p> <p>Diabetes medicines, devices, and office visits can be expensive. 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