Many people who develop Type 2 Diabetes in the later life have one or more family members with the disease. Hence, it is very important to share about your family history of Diabetes with your doctor. People with a family history of Diabetes can take steps to prevent or delay the development of the disease.
What is more advantageous of taking the steps to prevent Diabetes is that it is also good for your overall health. You can prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes even by losing a small amount of weight 5% to 7% or 10-14 pounds for a 200-pound person and becoming more active. It is recommended that everyone should be active at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Keeping a log of what you eat and when you exercise can help when speaking with your healthcare provider and it will help you track your progress.
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services is partnering with the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) in recognizing National Diabetes Awareness Month in November 2010 by encouraging people to know their family history.
DHHS Commissioner Nicholas Toumpas says, "I am encouraging all state employees as part of my affiliation with the State Wellness Advisory Group to increase their awareness of the health risks of diabetes, including their family history, and how to reduce their chances of developing this serious illness."
Dr. José Montero, Director of Public Health at DHHS, says, "You can’t change your family history, but knowing about it can help you work with your healthcare team to take actions on the things you can change, such as losing weight, exercising more, and eating better. So speak with your family to find out if you have any close relatives who have or had diabetes. If any woman in your family had gestational diabetes while pregnant, she is also at increased risk for diabetes in the future and so is that child."
DHHS Commissioner Nicholas Toumpas says, "I am encouraging all state employees as part of my affiliation with the State Wellness Advisory Group to increase their awareness of the health risks of diabetes, including their family history, and how to reduce their chances of developing this serious illness."
Dr. José Montero, Director of Public Health at DHHS, says, "You can’t change your family history, but knowing about it can help you work with your healthcare team to take actions on the things you can change, such as losing weight, exercising more, and eating better. So speak with your family to find out if you have any close relatives who have or had diabetes. If any woman in your family had gestational diabetes while pregnant, she is also at increased risk for diabetes in the future and so is that child."
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