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Type 1—This is common in children and can’t be prevented but living healthy can help you feel better.
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Type 2— This is the most common type of diabetes and can be prevented. Some people can control Type 2 diabetes with oral medications, diet and exercise.
diabetes— This 8Gestational happens during pregnancy and goes away after, but it does increase your chance of getting Type II diabetes later in life.
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Pre-diabetes— When your labs show high blood sugar but not high enough to be considered a diabetic. You could be at risk for getting Type 2 diabetes.
Sugar is in a lot of our favorite foods. By looking at the nutrition label, you can know what foods to avoid. Here is a label for one serving of a popular soda.
How much sugar is in this soda?
Turn this page upside down to see the answer. CONTAINS NO FRUIT JUICE
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Can Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
Total Fat 0g
% Daily Value*
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carb 39g
13%
Sugars 39g Protein 0g
0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Not a significant source of other nutrients.
MADE IN USA
CONTAINS: PURE TRIPLE FILTERED CARBONATED WATER, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS WITH EXTRCTS OF YUCATAN MADARIC AND COLIMA LIME.
1 in 7 adults in California have some form of diabetes. There’s a good chance that you or someone you love has one of these types of diabetes.
Nutrition Labels
Answer: 39g or 9 teaspoons. 3 teaspoons more than the recommended daily amount.
About Diabetes
Eat this. Not that.
Tips for making healthier choices for people with diabetes.
Small Changes Making healthy food choices can be hard if you’re not sure what to eat. We want to help you make healthy food choices without giving up all the foods you love. Sometimes, it’s just about making a small change.
Why make these changes? Eating foods that are healthier for you can lead to: • Weight loss
• Increased energy
• Better overall health
Remember your ABC’s!
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A1c: Know your A1c and get checked every 3 months Goal: Less than 7%
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Blood Pressure: Make sure your heart isn’t working too hard Goal: 120/80
C
Cholesterol: Watch your bad Cholesterol levels (LDL) Goal: less than 100 mg/dl
Eat this
Instead of this whole milk
fat-free or 1% milk
butter or cooking oil
1 spray of cooking spray
sugary desserts (such as cake, cookies, pasteries)
fresh, frozen or canned fruit (not in syrup)
fast food meals
add a salad as your side
hotdogs, spam, salami
grilled chicken, low-salt turkey, lean meat, tuna salad
flour tortilla
corn or whole-wheat tortillas
soda and sugary drinks
water, flavored water, fruit infused water, or fruit juices
regular cheese
fat-free, low-fat or skim cheese
canned vegetables
fresh, frozen, or canned veggies labeled no/low sodium
eggs
egg whites
refried beans
whole beans
* The information contained herein is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment in any manner. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding any medical condition, nutritional program, or exercise program.
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