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Nutrition Notes 

Adding blueberries to your diet may help reduce your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. That’s because blueberries contain anthocyanins, an antioxidant that not only gives blueberries its dark blue color, but also has anti-inflammatory effects on the body. Reducing inflammation in turn reduces your risk of chronic diseases. 

• Chia seeds are a good source of plant-based protein—a 1-ounce serving of chia seeds offers 5 grams of protein. Protein is an essential nutrient that plays a role in functions like muscle growth. Chia seeds also contain fiber, a nutrient that helps you feel full and supports gut health. 
• In addition to protein, peanut butter also provides a good amount of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which may help lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. 
• Almond milk contains vitamin E, which supports immune function and metabolic processes. Look for unsweetened almond milk, which doesn’t contain any added sugars. Eating too many added sugars over time may lead to weight gain and type 2 diabetes.

• Risk factors

  Risk factors for diabetes depend on the type of diabetes. Family history may play a part in all types. Environmental factors and geography can add to the risk of type 1 diabetes.

  Sometimes family members of people with type 1 diabetes are tested for the presence of diabetes immune system cells (autoantibodies). If you have these autoantibodies, you have an increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes. But not everyone who has these autoantibodies develops diabetes.

  Race or ethnicity also may raise your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Although it's unclear why, certain people — including Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Asian American people — are at higher risk.

  Prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes are more common in people who are overweight or obese.

  Complications

  Long-term complications of diabetes develop gradually. The longer you have diabetes — and the less controlled your blood sugar — the higher the risk of complications. Eventually, diabetes complications may be disabling or even life-threatening. In fact, prediabetes can lead to type 2 diabetes. Possible complications include: