Diabetes Prevention

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Diabetes Prevention

• Pursuing the Fountain of Youth
• Month 1 Class 2

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Fountain of Youth
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Physical Activity 10,000 Steps Each Day

• gt Walking 10,000 steps/day
• gt Swimming
• gt Taking the Stairs
• gt Weight Resistance Training
• gt Riding a bike

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Smoking

• gt Assess your Readiness to Change
• gt Set a quit date
• gt Talk to your Doctor
• gt Smoking Cessation Class

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Good Nutrition5 A Day
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Alcohol in Moderation

• If you drink alcoholic beverages only drink in
  Moderation.
• For optimal health
• Men no more than 2/day
• Women no more than 1/day

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Flossing

• gt Floss Daily
• gt Brush your teeth
• gt Visit your Dentist

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Healthy Weight

• gt The best strategy for weight loss is to reduce
  total calorie intake.
• gt The best strategy for preventing weight gain
  is keeping physically active.

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What is your BMI?
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Avoiding the Sun

• gt Use Sunscreen
• gt UV Absorbent - Sunglasses
• gt Limit Sun Exposure
• gt Wear a hat
• gt Wear clothing that protects

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Preventing Infections

• lt SARS
• lt Flu
• Break the Chain of Infection
• lt Practice strict hand washing
• lt Be considerate of others, use tissues when you
  cough or sneeze.

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Setting Your Personal Goals
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