How to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes can be closer to home than you think. In Maryland, about 9 percent of adults have the disease. The good news is there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and the Center on Health Disparities at Adventist HealthCare is committed to helping our community are not only that!
Know your risk factors
risk factors for type 2 diabetes include:
- age (aged 45 and more are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes)
- family history of diabetes
- obesity
- inactivity
the persons belonging to racial and ethnic minorities are at an increased risk of type 2 diabetes:
- American Indians / Alaska natives = 16%
- Afro- US = 12.6%
- Latinos = 11.8%
- Asian American = 8.4%
- White = 7.1%.
African immigrants in particular are more likely to develop diabetes compared with US-born citizens, and are more likely to suffer from diabetes complications such as heart or kidney disease and stroke.
reduce your risk
Watch your weight: moderate weight loss (5 to 7 percent of total body weight), can prevent or delay type 2. diabetes in adults who are at high risk of developing the condition
exercise Exercising for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week is a great way to help with loss weight and reduce your risk of diabetes 2.
Eat healthy diet: Eat a healthy diet that is low in saturated fat and rich in fiber. Bake, roast or grill food is a good way to reduce saturated fats. For more fiber, focus on eating whole grains and soluble fiber such as fruits and beans.
More importantly, talk to your doctor about how to control your blood sugar through diet, exercise and prescription medications, if necessary.
How We Help
BEAT IT project! ( B ECOMING E mPowered A fricans T ith I mproved T reatment of diabetes, hepatitis B and HIV / AIDS) is a new initiative of the Center on health disparities that promotes cultural competency among health care providers and empowers African immigrants to take charge of their health. BEAT IT training for health care providers focuses on cultural awareness, effective communication, and patient-centered care when treating African immigrants. The program also offers courses in health education to increase knowledge and promote successful disease management among African immigrants living with type 2 diabetes
For more information on BEAT IT! watch this video or visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Disparities. See photos below from our last BEAT IT Class Education for health care providers
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Sources: CDC, American Academy of Family Physicians, the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, American Diabetes Association, and Washington and Shady GroveAdventistHospitals. For more information, consult your doctor.
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