Type 2 diabetes can seem like a giant — stomping its way through our lives stealing good health, vision, feeling in hands and feet, energy, and even life itself from us and those we know. Your mother, your uncle or your cousin may have been diagnosed. Maybe your doctor told you your blood sugar is high, or you have pre-diabetes. While the effects of diabetes are serious, everyone can fight back with a one-two punch to stand up for themselves and take down diabetes. 

Find out if you have or are at risk for diabetes. A diagnosis is the first step in controlling it. A simple A1C blood test identifies a risk and can put you on the path to resources to help you rise above it. When you can manage your blood sugar, you begin to knock down the damage of diabetes and take charge.

Take simple steps today to prevent diabetes. You can fight diabetes right now by doing the following: 

• Get up and move.
• Add a piece of fruit or fresh vegetable to your next meal.
• Drink a bottle of water instead of soda or juice.
• Go for a walk with a friend.
• Get a good night sleep. 

These little changes add up in a big way to lower your risk. When you take a small step in the right direction, you stand up to diabetes for you and your family.

Do you want to take down diabetes? Take this simple quiz to see if you are at risk.

Diabetes Is Not Our Destiny in South Carolina

Defeating diabetes requires a combination of medical and lifestyle supports. That’s why Diabetes Free SC, a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation initiative works with health care and community partners across the state who are providing care and resources. Together, we are finding ways to support women with diabetes in pregnancy, to prevent lifelong diabetes risks for youth and to reduce the complications of diabetes in all adults. 

Diabetes Free SC collaborates with the following and more:

• Community health workers 
• Rural health partners 
• School-based programs for kids 
• Food programs that improve access to healthy eating

This statewide initiative is helping to support the fight against diabetes for a healthier future.

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