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Dr. (your name) of (your city) Encourages
A March Alert for Diabetes and Vascular Health
(Your city or town) - Vascular wellness is a very real concern for persons with diabetes. Many
Americans are unaware they have type 2 diabetes. For this reason, Diabetes Alert Day on
Tuesday, March 22 provides a valuable “wake-up call” for America.
(Use this quote or insert your own) “It is critical for patients to be diagnosed early so their
diabetes may be effectively treated, and therefore reducing the likelihood of complications,” said
Society for Vascular Surgery® member, Dr. (your name, practice, and city). “Hardening of the
arteries or atherosclerosis is a well-known complication of diabetes. This condition may cause
vascular blockages resulting in stroke, heart attack, and amputation.”
Dr. (your last name) has seen many cases of diabetic vascular disease. He therefore suggests that
persons who are at risk of diabetes have a blood sugar (glucose) test every three years.
Those at risk factors for diabetes include:
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more than 45 years of age
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a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes
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gestational diabetes or delivery of a baby weighing more than 9 pounds
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heart disease
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high cholesterol
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obesity
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too little exercise
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polycystic ovary disease (in women)
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impaired glucose tolerance
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African American, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or Hispanic American.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 25.8 million Americans are living
with diabetes and another 79 million are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Often, patients are
diagnosed with diabetes seven to 10 years after the onset of the disease according to the
American Diabetes Association (ADA).
It is possible through lifestyle changes to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. These changes
include:
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a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, lean meats, non-fat dairy products,
and the use of canola, corn, olive, or safflower cooking oils
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at least 30 minutes of exercise daily
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a five to 10 percent body weight loss which will reduce the risk of developing diabetes by
58 percent according to the ADA.
For information on diabetes and vascular health, visit VascularWeb.org® (or your website
address).
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