martes, 17 de septiembre de 2013

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

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September 17, 2013

Do It for Them! But for You, Too.

Read more about the friendship of Raquel, Lourdes and Elisa and learn how they stay healthy in a fotonovela from the National Diabetes Education Program. A fotonovela tells a story through photos and words.
Do It for Them! But for You, Too (¡Hazlo por ellos! Pero por ti también.) presents the three women’s stories in English and Spanish in the same book. Their story includes happiness, hard work—and encounters with diabetes.

Fotonovela image with English text
Fotonvela image Spanish text
During Hispanic Heritage Month, talk to your family about whether there is a history of diabetes. Then check out the fotonovela to learn more about how to prevent type 2 diabetes and how to manage diabetes if you have the condition.

Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes

You are at increased risk for developing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes if you:
  • Are 45 years of age or older.
  • Are overweight.
  • Have a family history of type 2 diabetes.
  • Are physically active fewer than three times per week.
  • Ever gave birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds.
  • Ever had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes).
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