- Had gestational diabetes
- Are physically inactive
- Have high blood pressure or cholesterol
🩺 Talk to your doctor about getting tested for prediabetes or diabetes — simple blood tests can detect it early.
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Test
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What It Measures
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✅ HbA1c
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Average blood sugar over 2–3 months
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✅ Fasting Blood Glucose
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Blood sugar after 8+ hours without food
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✅ Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
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How your body handles sugar
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🎯 Goal: Catch prediabetes before it becomes full-blown diabetes.
✅ Daily Foot Care Tips (For Everyone — Especially at Risk)
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Habit
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Benefit
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✅ Inspect feet daily
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Use a mirror to check bottoms — look for cuts, redness, swelling
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✅ Wash & dry thoroughly
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Especially between toes
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✅ Moisturize (but not between toes)
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Prevents cracking
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✅ Wear well-fitting shoes
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Avoid blisters and pressure points
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✅ Never walk barefoot
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Protect against injuries
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✅ See a podiatrist annually
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Even if no symptoms
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🩺 For people with diabetes: This is non-negotiable.