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Greeks and Romans also used them both as awards in sporting events and as adornments in their places of worship. • Raisins are mentioned at least nine times in the Bible, along with other mentions of “dried grapes.” It’s recorded in the Old Testament book of I Samuel that King David was presented with “a hundred clusters of raisins.”

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ing some simple lifestyle changes. These include losing weight, exercising, eating a healthy diet and cutting back on carbohydrates. Or, if more help is needed, oral medications may also be an option.

-- by Jim Miller

Get Tested Because prediabetes typically causes no outward symptoms, most people that have it don’t realize it. The only way to know for sure if you have it is to get a blood test.

Could You Have Prediabetes? DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What can you tell me about prediabetes, and how can you know if you have it? My 62-yearold husband, who is healthy and in very good shape, was recently diagnosed with prediabetes, and he didn’t have clue. Is it possible I could I have it too? --Wondering Spouse Dear Wondering: Underlying today’s growing epidemic of type 2 diabetes is a much larger epidemic called prediabetes. This occurs when the blood sugar levels are higher than they should be but not high enough to be called diabetes.

Everyone age 45 years or older should consider getting tested for prediabetes, especially if you are overweight with a body mass index (BMI) above 25. Go to CDC.gov/bmi to calculate your BMI. If you are younger than 45 but are overweight, or have high blood pressure, a family history of diabetes, or belong to an ethnic group (Latino, Asian, African or Native American) at high risk for diabetes, you should get checked too. To help you determine your risk of diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has a quick, online risk test you can take for free at DoIHavePrediabetes.org.

if you’re reluctant to visit your doctor to get tested, an alternative is to go to the drug store, buy a blood glucose meter and test yourself at home. They cost around $20. If you find that you are prediabetic or diabetic, you need to see your doctor to develop a plan to get it under control. The ADA recommends losing weight and doing moderate exercise – such as 150 minutes a week of brisk walking. And when lifestyle changes alone don’t work, medication might. The ADA recommends the generic drug metformin, especially for very overweight people younger than 60. For more information on diabetes and prediabetes or to find help, join a lifestyle change program recognized by the CDC (see CDC.gov/diabetes/prevention). These programs offer in-person and online classes in more than 1,500 locations throughout the U.S. Over the course of a year, a coach will help you eat healthy, increase your physical activity and develop new habits.

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Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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