HONOLULU (HI Now) - Diabetes is the number one cause of adult blindness, kidney failure, and lower limb amputations in the U.S., and is the 7th leading cause of death in Hawaii. These complications develop when blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is higher than normal for a long time. High blood glucose can cause damage of the small blood vessels in the eyes, the kidneys, and the nerves in our feet.
The Department of Health shares important information about diabetes, prediabetes, and the lifestyle change program designed to prevent diabetes. · People can take the prediabetes risk test and find a Diabetes Prevention Program at beatdiabetes.hawaii.gov.
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