One in five Americans don't know they have diabetes
To me this is a scary bit of news: one in five Americans is either at risk for developing diabetes or is unaware that they already have the disease. One in five? That's a high number!The biggest risk factors for diabetes include being overweight, sedentary, older than 45, and having a family history of the disease. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include frequent urination, blurred vision, and excessive thirst -- although doctors warn that many people live without obvious symptoms until they develop more serious (and noticeable) complications like heart disease and nerve damage.
To help make sure you're not one of the 20% left in the dark, make sure you visit your doctor regularly to get screened as often as recommended -- and be sure to bring any strange symptoms or feelings to his/her attention right away. If you do have diabetes the sooner you know it the better.
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