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Prediabetes and Reducing Risk for Diabetes

Posted on January 26, 2016 by janekdickinson

At least 86 million Americans have prediabetes and most of them don’t know it. About 30% will go on to get diabetes. While diabetes is unavoidable for some people, it is possible for many people to reduce their risk for developing type … Continue reading →

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Risk for Diabetes

Posted on December 6, 2013 by janekdickinson

I have worked at many diabetes screening events where people have avoided me. I’m thinking, especially, of the table set up in the grocery store, where people walk in, see my table, avoid eye contact, and walk the other way. … Continue reading →

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