CHECKUP AMERICA

What is CheckUp America? CheckUp America is a national prevention initiative of the American Diabetes Association aimed at helping people learn how to lower their risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Recent research, suggests many people believe lifestyle changes to reduce resist are "too hard." Indicating they are uninformed about the small steps that can be taken to reduce their disease risk. Thankfully, changes ti improve heart health aren't too hard -- they just require a little knowledge and determination. To under stand your risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, it is important to know your cardiometabolic health, which is made up of cardiometabolic risk factors. Some risk factors can be managed (modifiable factors) because you can take action against them. Other factors cannot be changed ( non modifiable factors) because they represent who you are. Either way, understanding and managing your risk factors can help you avoid diabetes and heart disease and live a longer, better life. MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS: Overweight and Obesity - High Blood Glucose - High Blood Pressure - Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels - Physical Inactivity - Smoking. NON-MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS: Age - Race - Gender - Family History. ARE YOU READY TO CHANGE? Making a few small changes to eat healthier and be more active can have a big effect on your health. Going slowly raises your changes of being able to stick with your changes. Learn how to get started.