The risk of a shark attack is rare. The risk of prediabetes? About 2 in 5 U.S. adults. Prediabetes usually has no symptoms, but knowing your risk is the first step toward preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes. Make healthy lifestyle changes to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by: · Eating healthier · Being more physically active · Losing weight if recommended What you can do today: Take CDC's 1-minute Prediabetes Risk Test at and talk with your doctor if you're at risk. #SharkWeek# #ChronicDisease# #PrediabetesRisk# #KnowYourRisk#

Sharks get a lot of attention. But some of the biggest threats to your health don’t live in the ocean. Heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes are among the leading causes of illness, disability, and death in the United States. Many chronic diseases share common risk factors. Healthy habits, along with routine preventive care and recommended screenings, can help reduce your risk. This Shark Week, take a moment to think beyond the beach. Knowing your health risks is an important step toward protecting your long-term health. What you can do: Talk with your doctor about your health risks, family health history, and the preventive care and screenings that are right for you. #SharkWeek# #ChronicDisease# #KnowYourRisk#