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Diabetes attacks the nerves, example, optic nerve. Eye damage ( Retinopathy) – Leads to Cataract/ WELLNESS HEALTH AND
Glaucoma
Foot damage
Risk Factors:-
Erectile dysfunction
Family history
Hearing loss
Ethnic Groups – Black, Hispanic, Native Ameri-
can, Asian-American, Pacific Islander Depression

Being overweight/Obesity Dementia
High Blood Pressure Dental problems

Low HDL Cholesterol (The ‘good’ cholesterol) How is Diabetes diagnosed?

Being Physically Inactive A1C test – Measures the percentage of your red
blood cells that have sugar-coated haemoglobin.
Giving Birth to a baby weighing more than 9 The goal for most adults is an A1C less than 7%.
pounds
Knowledge of pre-determined factors
Having Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Risk factors
Having a history of heart disease/stroke
How is it managed?
Being a Smoker
Good Nutrition (A critical factor – To exercise
Being age 45 or older control in our eating habits)

Having Gestational Diabetes (This should be Exercise regularly (30 minutes most days)
monitored)
Achieving healthy weight
Complications:-

Cardio-Vascular issues

Nerve damage (Neuropathy)
Kidney damage (Nephropathy) – Kidney Failure

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