According to Marilyn Csernus, a nutrition and wellness educator at the University of Illinois, more than 29 million Americans have diabetes, with another 86 million adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. During the month of November, being aware of the symptoms of pre-diabetes can help reduce your risk of being diagnosed with diabetes by up to 50% through some simple lifestyle changes. Pre-diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose values ​​are higher than normal. , but the numbers are not high enough to meet the diagnostic criteria for diabetes. This condition is sometimes known as impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting blood sugar, depending on the test used to diagnose the condition, Csernus explained. “Although there are no symptoms that signal increased glucose levels without a blood sugar test, pre-diabetes is not a condition to be taken lightly. Without lifestyle changes, pre-diabetes often progresses to type 2 diabetes within a few years. Furthermore, pre-diabetes increases the risk of developing heart disease,” the expert noted. According to Csernus, a key to preventing type 2 diabetes is recognizing the risk. Anyone over the age of 45 should get tested. You should also get tested if you are under 45 but have one of the following conditions: • you are physically inactive • you are overweight or obese • you have a family history of diabetes • you have had gestational diabetes or have given birth to a high-weight baby more than 20 pounds • you are African American, Asian American, American Indian, Pacific Islander, or Hispanic/Latino • you have high blood pressure • you have abnormal cholesterol with low HDL “ good cholesterol and high triglycerides. A major research study revealed that... center of paper... classroom experience elsewhere" during the training period spent by one team member, educator Jenna Smith. She advised that "classroom I on diabetes is aimed at people managing diabetes, healthcare professionals or those who want to make a lifestyle change to reduce their risk of developing pre-diabetes symptoms. Another factor is making sure the health information comes from a source credible. Glassman recommends “Your Guide to Diabetes, http://extension.illinois.edu/diabetes2/” or visit the American Diabetes Association website at http://www.diabetes.org/ to learn more. on the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes. Glassman noted, “Look for an upcoming diabetes course.” All nutrition and wellness programs are listed on the University of Illinois Extension website at http ://web.extension.illinois.edu/blmp/ or follow her on Twitter, Susan Glassman@ NutritionNosh.