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  • Prediabetes is best controlled by lifestyle changes

    Octavia Chambers and Erin Widener and Chung Nim Ha, Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Services|May 1, 2017

    Prediabetes is a surprisingly common condition among U.S. adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 86 million U.S. adults (more than one in three) have prediabetes, with only about 9 million even aware that they have it. Prediabetes not only increases a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but it can also have a significant impact on health care costs and overall well-being. Prediabetes is not just a condition of national concern, it is also a growing concern here in Alaska. According to the American D...