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Diabetes Awareness: Pre-Diabetes - The Calm Before the StormReleased on = December 27, 2004, 1:22 pm Press Release Author = David Anderson Industry = Healthcare Press Release Summary = The challenge with pre-diabetes is the fact that the condition doesn't like to reveal itself with noticeable symptoms. Because there are few, if any symptoms, most people will not bother having screening tests performed. With pre-diabetes, noticeable symptoms like frequent thirst and urination may not occur until the disease has progressed and is already causing considerable damage to your body. Most Type 2 diabetics don't have symptoms because the onset of diabetes is so slow. Press Release
Body = Remember when the medical world identified pre-hypertension
to better monitor your blood pressure? The new buzz: Pre-Diabetes
concerns a similar condition pinpointing people who are at severe
risk for getting diabetes. Because The goal with identifying pre-diabetes is to prevent the onset of diabetes from ever happening. How do you know
if you need testing for pre-diabetes? Good question. The truth is-
You may not know. It's our human behavior to wait until our body
produces a pain or ache before we visit the doctor's office. With
pre-diabetes, noticeable symptoms Your physician can determine if you have pre-diabetes with two common tests. The fasting plasma glucose test (FPG) and the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Both require an overnight fast. The good news is that you can likely prevent diabetes with early detection and proper care. Don't wait 'til it hurts. Ask your doctor about diabetes and have your blood sugar checked several times a year. For more information about diabetes, including a Diabetes Quiz and a Free booklet, visit our website at: http://hope4diabetes.com/info This 20 page
FREE booklet will provide you with in-depth information on comprehensive
diabetes care. The 7 principles, or steps, will help you to It could help
you live a longer and more active life. The booklet is Yours absolutely
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Keep alive!. Web Site = http://hope4diabetes.com/info Contact Details
= David Anderson
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