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Do You Have Diabetes?
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Why Worry About Diabetes?

Diabetes Can Hurt Your Body
  • Diabetes keeps your body from turning food into energy.
  • Diabetes can cause problems with your eyes and kidneys. It can also hurt your heart and blood vessels.
Diabetes Won't Go Away
  • Once you get diabetes, it won't go away. But you can control it.
It's Up to You to Control Diabetes
  • Eat right, exercise, and lose any extra weight.
  • You may also need to take medicine. Follow your doctor's advice.
  • Diabetes can hurt your eyes and feet. Ask your health care provider how to keep them healthy.
  • Carry a card or wear a bracelet that says you have diabetes.

 
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