NIH study. So, I decided to adopt that
same approach. Out went my indulgences of honey buns, giant muffins,
venti lattes, and other sweet treats. In
came small, frequent snacks of almonds,
yogurt, and other high-protein, nutritious foods. I also stepped up my physical
activity, hiring a personal trainer and
committing myself to working out three
times a week. In the first six months of
my new routine, I lost 25 pounds, about
12% of my weight. I’ve kept that off ever
since. My percentage of body fat went
from 24% to 14%, and I can chest press
135 pounds. I’ve never felt more fit.
But we need many more happy end-
ings. Right now, more than one-third of
U.S. adults have blood sugar levels indi-
cating they’re at serious risk of developing
diabetes. If you’re a bit overweight, ask
your doctor if you should get a glucose
tolerance test to find out if you’re one of
them. Even if you’re not, taking charge of
your health by choosing the right foods
and the right exercise program is among
the most important investments you can
make in your future. America, it’s time to
change your lifestyle—it just might save
your life.
“… more than 1/3
of U.S. adults
have blood sugar
levels indicating
they’re at serious
risk of developing diabetes.”
Get Real!
You don’t have to eat like this
to prevent type 2 diabetes.
A family history of type 2 diabetes?
Talk to your doctor about how you can
prevent the disease. For free information
about preventing type 2 diabetes, visit
www.YourDiabetesInfo.org
or call 1-888-693-NDEP (6337);
TTY: 1-866-569-1162.
A message from the National Diabetes
Education Program, sponsored by the
National Institutes of Health and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
www.YourDiabetesInfo.org
