Did you know? Diabetes screening is especially important given the rising incidence of this disease. People who are overweight, have a family history of this disease or have a sedentary lifestyle are especially at risk. Genetically, African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans are also proportionately more likely to develop diabetes. grmedcenter.com | 3 Get healthy at Guadalupe Regional Wellness Center GRMC’s Wellness Center is the perfect place to begin or continue a healthy exercise routine. The center is open seven days a week to the public, offering a first-class gym, fitness- and health-related classes, wellness initiatives, and health education. Day passes are available, as are individual and family memberships. Guadalupe Regional Wellness Center offers: • Personal training • Group fitness classes • State-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment • Functional training area • Temperature-controlled, indoor pool • Small-group and team training • Massage therapy For young athletes ages 7 to 18, we also offer the Parisi Speed School, which uses a curriculum in science and sports psychology to help every athlete reach their potential. Understanding prediabetes If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes, you are far from alone. Roughly 1 out of every 3 Americans (96 million of us!) has prediabetes. Although the condition can be silent, it can pave the way for type 2 diabetes and other complications, such as heart disease and stroke. With prediabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. At this stage, the pancreas still produces insulin to help carry glucose into your cells, but the cells stop responding to the insulin. Over time, the hardworking pancreas cannot keep up, and blood sugar rises. The good news is that these three steps are very effective in reversing this condition: 1 Eat a consistent, healthy diet, including fresh produce, whole grains and limited sweets. 2 Guard against weight gain, or shed a few pounds to bring yourself to a healthy weight. 3 Try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day—brisk walking is a good start!
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