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The presence of following factors increases the likelihood of getting diabetes: 1) People who are overweight and over 40. 2) People who have family members with the disease. 3) Women who develop diabetes when pregnant are likely to develop it,later in life. 4) People of African-American or Asian heritage. Those who have signs of diabetes may it be type 1 or type 2, need to do in order to stay fit and healthy. They should follow a proper diet plan and need to pay attention to exercise, as exercise helps our body in using insulin in a better way to convert glucose into energy. Those with type 1 diabetes and some of the people with diabetes type 2, need to take insulin injections. People with diabetes type 2 take pills which help their body to produce more insulin and use it. Some people with type 2 diabetes diet can manage their disease with exercise and weight loss alone and don't need any diabetes medicines. Others can opt for various diabetes treatment options and also take the help of diabetes health care team. 1) Doctors 2) Dietitians 3) Certified Diabetes Educators 4) Mental Health Professionals Expanded team members for diabetes care include other health professionals, depending on the needs of the individual: cardiologist, ophthalmologist, neurologist, nephrologist, foot care specialist, social worker, obstetrician, psychologist/ psychiatrist, pharmacist, community care worker, surgical specialist. Related Articles
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