1. By: Shanna Deveraux Source: http://cpaprotectplus.com/blog/2011/03/diabetes-a- disease-we-need-to-know-more-about/

2. W HAT IS TYPE II DIABETES ? When ones pancreas does not produce enough insulin, a hormone, to keep your body’s blood sugar under control. Diabetes can be caused by too little insulin, resistance to insulin, or both. Type II Diabetes is PREVENTABLE!

3. Source: http://gwashington.uhspublications.com/spring2008/story3.html

4. Type II diabetes makes up most of diabetes cases You can catch diabetes from someone else Many people with type II diabetes do not know they have it Diabetes is not that serious of a disease There is treatment to this disease, but it’s not always cured People with diabetes should eat special kinds of foods 25.8 million children and adults in the United States (8.3% of the population have diabetes)

5. CDC Graphic:http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/statistics/prev/national/figadults.htmhttp://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/statistics/prev/national/figadults.htm

6. P REVENT B ECOMING A V ICTIM Be cautious of your diet Exercise regularly Maintain ideal weight Intake nutritional supplements Distress yourself

7. W HAT IS CONSIDERED A HEALTHY DIET ? Fruits and veggies should take up most room on your plate! Drink lots of water! Dairy products are also a great source of calcium! Limit solid fats like butter and margarine! Rich fiber foods will keep you more full! Try natural/organic foods! Eat three meals a day! Go to http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ to learn more about healthy food choices, track your food intake, make your own food plan that fits your body, and much more!http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

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