Who should be screened for diabetes?
One of the major risk factors for developing diabetes is simply reaching a milestone birthday.
According to theNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the magic number is 45.
Once you reach this age,Rite Aidsays you should probably get screened at least every three years.
If you have a family member with diabetes, this increases your chance of developing the condition.
You should also address any diabetes risk factors that can be changed.
You’ll probably also need further testing and perhaps medication to get to manage this chronic condition.
There’s no need to panic, though.
