According to the CDC, about 37 million Americans have diabetes. More than 1 in 3 North Carolinians have prediabetes, where blood glucose (sugar) levels are elevated but not high enough for a person to be diagnosed with diabetes.
A new study suggests a low-carbohydrate diet may help individuals diagnosed with prediabetes lower their blood glucose without medication.
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Take a stand against diabetes in North Carolina with DiabetesFreeNC, a statewide initiative to help prevent Type 2 Diabetes!
Physicians and care teams can support their patients who have prediabetes with a free or low cost, evidence based National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Add your name to the growing list of North Carolina clinicians who are taking a stand against diabetes.
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