If you have diabetes or if it runs through your family, you should pay attention. It’s time to start working on your health because according to the April 2011 edition of Diabetes Care there is an increased risk between people who have diabetes and people who are developing certain cancers.

Today 26 million Americans have diabetes while 79 million are known to be pre-diabetic. Besides cancer, all these people have an increased risk for high blood pressure, stroke, vission problems, wound healing problems, weight gain and heart diseases.

Keeping your blood sugar under control is done best by following a healthy diet, as well as doing exercise. Of course, if you have a strong family history or have numbers that aren’t responding to your food and workout routine then you may need medication to help improve your stubborn levels.

Ask your health care provider today for a fasting blood sugar level and then ask for the number. If you are in the upper 90’s then you’re a little too close for comfort. If you’re 100 mg/dl and higher then take action and work hard to make changes for your health. Don’t become a diabetes statistic.

Source: Empowher.com