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NorthShore’s online source for timely health and wellness news, inspiring patient stories and tips to lead a healthy life.
This past week, diabetes has taken the spotlight after celebrity chef Paula Deen announced that she has Type 2 diabetes. As the most common form of diabetes, this condition affects more than eight percent of children and adults in the United States.
Mary Bennett, RD, LDN, CDE, a Diabetes Education Manager at NorthShore, identifies who is at risk for being diagnosed with diabetes. She also talks about key symptoms to be mindful of in her video interview.
According to Bennett, the following risk factors exist for diabetes:
What are you currently doing to help reduce your risk of diabetes?