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Diabetes Brochure, page 1 of 2 — Diabetes mellitus what it is and how to prevent it For more information see: The American Diabetic Association Prevention Cut down on "carb" rich foods such as bread, pasta, rice, sugary drinks and sweets since these can increase your blood sugar Increase foods with lots of fiber such as lentils, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts Try to exercise 30 minutes most days of the week, even if it's just walking City Medical Center Non-profit low-cost clinic 3920 Braxton Suite 110 Houston, TX 77063 Phone: 281-853-9924 Open Saturdays from 9am-12 pm

Diabetes Brochure, page 2 of 2 — What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease where blood glucose or sugar levels are too high. This can happen if the body can't create enough insulin, the hormone responsible for allowing the body to use sugar. If left untreated, high levels of glucose can cause serious long-term health problems. increased urination, thirst and hunger fatigue and drowsiness blurry vision tingling or numbness in the hands and feet Diabetes doesn't always have symptoms but some include: Complications Symptoms Heart and blood vessel disease Nerve and eye damage Kidney damage Diagnosis Normal if <100 mg/dL Prediabetes between 100- 125 mg/dL Diabetes if >126 mg/dL Normal if <5.7% Prediabetes between 5.7- 6.4% Diabetes if >6.5% A fasting blood sugar can help diagnose diabetes and is: HbA1C shows your average blood sugar over the last 2-3 months and is:

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