Diabetes & prediabetes
One in eight adults have diabetes (mostly type 2). Another one in three have prediabetes. Nine out of ten don’t know it. The good news: a healthy diet and exercise can cut diabetes risk in half.
Can we reverse the epidemic of type 2 diabetes?
One in eight adults have diabetes (mostly type 2). Among those 65 or older, a quarter have diabetes (and half have prediabetes). We now know that, at least in some people, both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes can be reversed.
Preventing Disease
Got prediabetes?
Preventing Disease
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The healthiest diet
The healthiest diet cuts unhealthy carbs, loads your plate with fruits and veggies, limits added sugars, and slashes salt. Here’s how to do it.
Are you eating too many refined carbs?
On average, Americans get about half our calories from carbs, and roughly 70 percent of them come from refined grains, potatoes, fruit juice, and added sugars. They should come from vegetables, whole fruits, beans, and whole grains.
More on type 2 diabetes and blood sugar
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