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Health Information | 01/03/2024

Sign up for a Prediabetes Shared Medical Appointment

By  Atrius Health
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Prediabetes is a health condition that often precedes type 2 diabetes. It is characterized by blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes – usually defined as fasting blood sugar levels between 100 and 125mg/dl or a hemoglobin A1c between 5.7 and 6.4%.  

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of 3 American adults have prediabetes, yet most don't know they have it. Prediabetes does not often have symptoms, which is why early detection – through regular health check-ups and blood sugar tests – and intervention are key to managing this condition before it escalates to type 2 diabetes.

If left unmanaged, prediabetes can progress to type 2 diabetes within five years. This might sound scary, but there's a silver lining: prediabetes can be reversed! By adopting healthy habits such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, and losing a small amount of weight if needed, you can significantly lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 

In our commitment to helping you manage prediabetes, we are excited to be offering Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) for patients with prediabetes. These 4-week, virtual SMAs are group sessions where you'll learn more about managing prediabetes, get support from others who also have prediabetes, and create a personalized plan to stay healthy. 

Prediabetes Virtual SMA Winter Schedule:

February SMA session dates: Friday, February 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 3:00pm – 4:30pm (virtual)

Join a Prediabetes SMA Today!

To register for a SMA or if you have any questions, please contact us.

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Atrius Health

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for adult and pediatric patients at more than 27 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives.

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