Health Brochures & Pamphlets
Access our health education resources to help you live healthier.
The above list of health materials was developed by BH team for patients. Read these materials to help you learn about common health conditions and how to prevent and manage them.
World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is held on November 14 each year.
Globally, an estimated 537 million adults were living with diabetes in 2021, compared to 108 million in 1980.
This reflects an increase in associated risk factors such as being overweight or obese.
Prevention: Evidence, shows type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed in up to 58 per cent of cases by maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active and following a healthy eating plan. People at risk of type 2 diabetes can delay and even prevent the condition by:
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Regular physical activity
• Making healthy food choices
• Managing blood pressure
• Managing cholesterol levels
• Not smoking.
If you have prediabetes, losing a small amount of weight if you're overweight and getting regular physical activity can lower your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. A small amount of weight loss means around 5% to 7% of your body weight, just 10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person.
