Below is a list of the resources mentioned throughout the show.

Information about Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes:

IMPACT Diabetes - a simple, Medicare-covered benefit with individual coaching, group classes and self-driven exercise and weight-loss activities—with no fees of any kind for Medicare beneficiaries.
https://impactdiabetes.org

“Understanding Type 2 Diabetes,” by the American Diabetes Association:
https://diabetes.org/diabetes/type-2#:~:text=It's%20the%20most%20common%20form,you%20need%20to%20fight%20it

“Type 2 Diabetes,” by Mayo Clinic:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20351193

“What is insulin resistance? A Mayo Clinic expert explains” (Article with Video)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obesity/multimedia/vid-20536756

“What is Type 2 Diabetes?” by Joslin Diabetes Center
https://www.joslin.org/patient-care/diabetes-education/diabetes-learning-center/what-type-2-diabetes

What is Pre-Diabetes – Am I At Risk? Take The Test.
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/prediabetes.html

National Diabetes Prevention Program:
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/index.html

“Understanding Type 2 Diabetes,” by the American Diabetes Association:
https://diabetes.org/diabetes/type-2#:~:text=It's%20the%20most%20common%20form,you%20need%20to%20fight%20it.

Race and type 2 diabetes:

“How Race Can Matter in Type 2 Diabetes” by WebMD:
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/type-two-diabetes-race#:~:text=Diabetes%20is%20also%20more%20common,diabetes%20as%20Korean%20Americans%20are

“Diabetes and Age-Related Demographic Differences in Risk Factor Control” study by National Institutes of Health: :https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4672641/

“Good To Know: Race and Type 2 Diabetes” by American Diabetes Association:
https://diabetesjournals.org/clinical/article/38/4/403/35412/Good-to-Know-Race-and-Type-2-Diabetes

“Race/Ethnic Difference in Diabetes and Diabetic Complications” study by National Institutes of Health:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3830901/

How exercise can help prevent type 2 diabetes:

8 free workout apps:
https://www.si.com/showcase/fitness/best-free-workout-apps

Nike Training Club App (mentioned in episode 5)
https://www.nike.com/ntc-app

“How To Benefit From Physical Activity” by CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/active.html

“Fitness program: 5 steps to get started,” by Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/fitness/art-20048269 

Learn more about Body Mass Index (BMI):

Body Mass Index (BMI)” by Cleveland Clinic
 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/9464-body-mass-index-bmi

Calculate your BMI by National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm

Body Mass Index Calculator by Forbes
https://www.forbes.com/health/body/bmi-calculator/

“Ethnic Differences in BMI and Disease Risk” by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/ethnic-differences-in-bmi-and-disease-risk/ 

How good sleep and managing stress can help prevent type 2 diabetes:

“Stress: How It Affects Diabetes and How to Decrease It” by Healthline
https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes-and-stress

Tips for getting better sleep:
https://sleepeducation.org/healthy-sleep/healthy-sleep-habits/

How food affects blood sugar:

“How Does Food Impact Blood Glucose” by the American Diabetes Association:
https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/articles/how-does-food-impact-blood-glucose.html
“Food and Blood Glucose” by the American Diabetes Association:
https://diabetes.org/healthy-living/recipes-nutrition/food-and-blood-sugar
“How Does Eating Affect Your Blood Sugar” by Healthline:
https://www.healthline.com/health/and-after-effect-eating-blood-sugar#carbohydrates

“The Plate Method” by CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/eat-well/meal-plan-method.html#:~:text=The%20Plate%20Method,-It's%20easy%20to&text=Fill%20half%20with%20nonstarchy%20vegetables,one%20quarter%20with%20carb%20foods.

“Diabetes and Diet” by Doctor BCW
https://drbcw.com/diabetes-and-diet/

Information about medication options for prediabetes:

“Diagnosed with Prediabetes Now What?” by GoodRX
https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/prediabetes/diagnosed-with-prediabetes-now-what

Information about metformin for prediabetes, by GoodRx:
https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/prediabetes/metformin-what-to-know

Information about GLP-1 agonists, by Mayo Clinic:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes/expert-answers/byetta/faq-20057955

“Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?” by Kaiser Permanente
https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.prediabetes-which-treatment-should-i-use-to-prevent-type-2-diabetes.abp5563#:~:text=Metformin%20can%20help%20you%20lower,less%20than%20brand%2Dname%20medicines 

Accessing medication:

Financial assistance by Patient Access Network Foundation:
https://www.panfoundation.org/

Comprehensive directory of Patient Assistant Programs by RXassist.org:
https://www.rxassist.org/

Help with drug costs for people with Medicare
https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/drug-costs 

Medicaid and CHIP HOW-TO Information
https://www.medicaid.gov/about-us/beneficiary-resources/index.html#statemenu

Accessing healthy food:

Finding a food bank with FeedingAmerica.org
https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank

Information about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program

Benefits finder from the US Government
https://www.benefits.gov/

“6 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget” by CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/healthy-eating-budget.html

“Strategies for Eating Well on a Budget” by The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/strategies-nutrition-budget/

Support for people living with prediabetes:

“The Importance of Peer Support” by ADCES
https://www.diabeteseducator.org/living-with-diabetes/peer-support

‘Community-based Organizations” by CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/professional-info/community-organizations.html

“Diagnosed with Prediabetes? Here’s How to Find Support Near You” by Diatribe:
https://diatribe.org/diagnosed-prediabetes-here%E2%80%99s-how-find-support-near-you

“National Diabetes Prevention Program” by CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/index.html

“Top ten tips for parents of children newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes” by ADCES
https://www.diabeteseducator.org/docs/default-source/practice/educator-tools/pediatrics/top-10-tips-children-t2-final.pdf?sfvrsn=4

Spanish Language Resources by ADCES
https://www.diabeteseducator.org/living-with-diabetes/spanish-resources

Books:

Beating the Sugar B.E.A.S.T: Lifestyle Management For People Of Color by Adrienne Maye
https://www.mfdmllc.com/product-page

Podcasts:

The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast by Oscar Camejo
 https://www.beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com

The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team
https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/show/the-huddle/

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