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We know no one likes to talk about the risk factors of type 2 diabetes, but can you spare a minute for this cute pet video?
What are the risk factors for type 2 diabetes?
Age – over 45 Overweight or obesity Inactivity (not much exercise) Hypertension Family history of diabetes High cholesterol Family history of heart disease Ethnicity – certain ethnic groups (such as of Asian descent) have a higher risk Gestational diabetes (or giving birth to a baby weighing more than 4kg) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PSOS)
A combination of these risk factors can mean you have type 2 diabetes, but this can often be reversed. Click here to read more about how type 2 diabetes can be reversed.
Did you know?
All adults over 45 should be tested for diabetes annually.National Department of Health
A simple diabetes test
The test for diabetes is quick and painless and you get your results within 5 minutes. You can have a blood glucose test done at your local clinic or pharmacy and thus find out if you are at risk of getting type 2 diabetes. If so, keep calm! It can be reversed. But only if you know you have it.
A good life with type 2 diabetes
If you already have type 2 diabetes, keep calm! Even though you can’t change the condition, you can still live a long, happy and healthy life with type 2 diabetes. The secret is to manage it right, and we have a whole host of helpful suggestions to help you.
How do you manage type 2 diabetes?
The most important thing to remember is BREEDING:
Join our diabetes community
Remember, you’re not alone – there are millions of us who live with diabetes every day. Feel free to join South Africans with Diabetes – our community on Facebook – to chat with other people with diabetes and get tips and suggestions that will make life easier.
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