Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. And another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Depending on your age, weight, and other factors, you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that making healthy changes can greatly lower your risk. To help prevent type 2 diabetes:
- Watch your weight
- Eat healthy
- Get more physical activity
Resources
ealth Topics
Healthy People Topic Area
Personal Health Tools
- Adult BMI Calculator
- Daily Food and Activity Diary
- Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test
- Heart-Healthy Foods: Shopping list
- Losing Weight: Conversation starters
- Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Questions for the doctor
- MyPlate Plan
- My Health Advisor
Other Resources
- American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Month Sponsor - Preventing Diabetes
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - It’s Your Life. Treat Your Diabetes Well.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Diabetes in Older People
National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging - Diabetes and Women
Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health - Managing Diabetes
National Institutes of Health, National Diabetes Education Program - What African Americans with Diabetes or High Blood Pressure Need to Know [PDF – 2 MB]
National Institutes of Health, National Kidney Disease Education Program
