Visit your doctor regularly

• Take the Prediabetes Test
• Find a doctor
• Visit your doctor once each year for a checkup even if you do not feel sick
• Know your ABC’s (A1c, blood pressure, cholesterol)
• Follow your doctor’s instructions

Get Active

• Find simple ways to be more active during the day
• Get 30 minutes of activity daily
• Create a schedule that includes physical activities you enjoy

Eat and Drink Healthier

• Eat more fruits and vegetables – aim for half your plate
• Eat and drink less sugar
• Replace starchy foods like bread, pasta, tortillas, crackers, cereal, and potatoes with whole grain options
• Read the food labels

Manage Your Weight

• ​Find out if you are at a healthy weight (Calculate BMI)
• Take small, easy steps to reduce your weight
• Make a plan to reduce your weight to a healthy range

Quit Smoking

• Your reasons to quit are important – write them down
• Talk to your doctor and ask for help
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• ​Ask others for help and understanding