Diabetes Awareness: Family of Diabetics

Thousands, if not millions of people have diabetes in their family. It’s almost tragic the way things happen because it’s not always a "common knowledge" among families.

I tell you, it’s not until it hits you that it’s really awful.

Asking questions can help you and your family dodge the serious complications of diabetes. Early detection and active control of blood sugar levels can save lives.

Have you ever heard anyone ask:

Do you have diabetes?

Does anyone in your family have diabetes?

Is your vision okay or is it blurry?

Are your feet feeling okay today?

A lot of people get diabetes, but you know, early detection and taking action can save your life or the life of a family member.

Diabetes Awareness: I'll Wait 'til it Hurts

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 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.

"If it ain't broke, most people don't fix it."

Do you know if you have diabetes?

Did you know type 2 diabetes symptoms only become "obvious" once the disease has substantially progressed?