38% of US adults have prediabetes. Are you at risk?

Read on for resources to help you stay ahead of diabetes or navigate the disease this Diabetes Awareness Month.

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Check In On Your Health. 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes.

And an estimated 38% of US adults are prediabetic.¹Read on for tips on staying ahead of this prevalent disease.

Factors like weight, age and family medical history can increase the likelihood of developing prediabetes, a condition that can progress to diabetes if not properly managed. If you have one or multiple risk factors, a Sesame provider can assess your health during an appointment and offer personalized guidance to help you live a healthier lifestyle.

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¹According to the CDC

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Test your blood sugar.

If you haven't checked your blood sugar levels recently, a Sesame provider can order blood work, including A1C tests, and discuss the results with you to create an appropriate care plan.

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Manage your weight.

For prediabetics, losing just 5-7% of your body weight can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to the CDC. Sesame providers can help you manage weight loss goals, including prescribing GLP-1 medications if deemed appropriate.

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Eat food that works for you.

Having prediabetes or diabetes means eating more mindfully, but that doesn't mean compromising on taste. Check out these breakfast recipes for good food that’s good for you, too.

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