Transform Your Health: The Power of Lifestyle Changes Making simple changes in our daily routines can significantly improve our health and reduce the risk of future adverse events. Increased physical activity and healthy eating are proven ways to prevent pre-diabetes from progressing and lower cardiovascular risks. Diabetes: A Growing Challenge in the U.S.: * 9.4% of Americans have diabetes, but 1 in 4 remain undiagnosed. * 38% of adults have pre-diabetes, a major risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes, yet only 11% know they’re at risk. * Managing complications like peripheral neuropathy accounts for 25-45% of diabetes-related expenses. In an interesting study, participants reduced diabetes incidence by 58% with lifestyle interventions, significantly higher than those who took metformin (incidence reduced by 31%). Together, we can raise awareness and take steps toward a healthier future! https://lnkd.in/dUFKgkWh #DiabetesAwareness #PublicHealth #PreventionMatters
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