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More than 1 out of every 3 American adults has prediabetes, but 90% of these people don’t even know. Yikes! It may be you or someone you know. Anne Elizabeth, RD helps us celebrate National Diabetes Month by sharing essential info about diabetes. PLUS: The Weekly Challenge!   What is Diabetes and Prediabetes? How does blood sugar and insulin relate?   Prediabetes Statistics and Why is Diabetes So Prevalent? 84 million Americans have prediabetes. Only 10% of people know that they are prediabetic.   What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes? Blood work, blood glucose, and the prediabetes range.   What Can You Do to Prevent Diabetes and Prediabetes? Sugars, refined sugar, and alternative sweets. Prebiotics, fiber, and blood sugar regulation. Refined carbs and other foods. Lifestyle factors and actions. Connecting with your doctor and blood tests. Diabetes prevention in the bedroom? And, The Nutrition Challenge!   MENTIONED Conversations with Anne Elizabeth Podcast  anneelizabethrd.com/podcast   https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-anne-elizabeth/id1161863695?mt=2   “I’m a Registered Dietitian...Now What?” by Anne Elizabeth www.anneelizabethrd.com/book   https://www.amazon.com/I%C2%92m-Registered-Dietitian-Now-What/dp/1483580857   Anne Elizabeth Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/anneelizabethrd/    Anne Elizabeth Twitter   https://www.instagram.com/anneelizabethrd/   CDC Website - Diabetes https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/index.html   American Heart Association - Diabetes http://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/diabetes   National Diabetes Month 2018 https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/communication-programs/ndep/partner-community-organization-information/national-diabetes-month   Be sure to join us next time. We’ll be chatting about Improving Brain Health and Preventing Cognitive Decline with Maggie Moon RD.   ABOUT THE SHOW Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Podcasts App (or iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321   ABOUT MARY Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: • Private practice (8 yrs) • Adjunct professor at Bastyr University • Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!   Mary’s Nutrition Show is on Amazon’s Alexa You can say: “Alexa — enable Mary’s Nutrition Show.” https://www.amazon.com/Wizzard-Media-Marys-Nutrition-Show/dp/B07BSW4JQ8/   Mary has a new website! http://marypurdy.co/   Mary’s (free) Quick Start Guide to Nutrition http://marypurdy.co/quick-start-guide-sign-up/   MARY’S NEW BOOK: http://marypurdy.co/book/ MARY’S VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/marypurdy   DISCLAIMER This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show’s producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.