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• Prior to developing type II diabetes, an individual typically has pre-diabetes (a fasting blood glucose level of 100-125 mg/dL).
• Of the 2,300+ employees screened on National Employee Health & Fitness Day, almost 300 were considered pre-diabetic; fortunately, the onset of type II diabetes can often be prevented by making lifestyle changes.
• There are usually no symptoms for pre-diabetes and the symptoms for type II diabetes often seem harmless; having a blood sugar test is the first step in detecting either disease before it’s at an advanced stage.
• Diabetics who smoke are 3 times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than diabetics who don’t smoke.
• November is also Lung Cancer Awareness Month; even if you’ve smoked for years, quitting at any age greatly reduces your risk for developing lung cancer.
  

Take action:

• If you’ve never had your blood glucose tested, ask your doctor what’s right for you based upon your health status and family history.
• Get started today to reduce your risk: one of the best ways to prevent diabetes is to lose a little weight.
• Increase your physical activity: being moderately active 30 minutes per day can make a big difference.
• Complete your Health Risk Assessment through your health plan, and get started with online health coaching for weight management, smoking cessation, or other health areas personalized to your needs.
• Talk to your doctor about the many options available for help with quitting smoking; remember, Pearson’s prescription plan covers over-the-counter and prescription smoking cessation products. For more info, visit www.Medco.com.