Why is diabetes an epidemic in this country?

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Diabetes is a massive epidemic in this country with many people remaining undiagnosed. Pre-diabetes is a silent disease, often smoldering for 10-20 years prior to being diagnosed. This is devastating to the micro-vessels in our bodies, and is why early testing and prevention is so important.
Advanced Testing
- 2-Hour Glucose Tolerance Test - test for insulin resistance and risk for diabetes in the future
- Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Test (CIMT) - test for early signs of atherosclerosis
If you feel like you may be high risk due to a family history or some of the symptoms discussed in this episode, ask your doctor for more advanced testing. Just because you don't have the common symptoms, such as being overweight, does not mean you are not at risk!
Patti DeMatteis, ASDH, RDH is the founder of DHEmethod. Patti received her Dental Hygiene Degree from Western Kentucky University in 1972. After practicing twenty five years as a periodontal therapist, she founded Dental Hygiene Excellence in 1997 while living in Scottsdale, Arizona. She works for HASPC of Central Ohio with Dr. Eric Goulder as a patient liaison while running her business as a dental consultant. Patti is a founding member of The American Academy for Oral Systemic Health and a Preceptor for the Bale/Doneen Method, for heart attack and stroke prevention. Her passion for dentistry focuses on comprehensive patient care and helping dental colleagues enjoy their profession in the fast paced oral-systemic movement toward prevention and wellness.
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