CINCINNATI, May 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 84 million adults
in the U.S. have prediabetes, yet the majority are unaware due to
the lack of specific symptoms. Kroger Health, the healthcare arm of
The Kroger Co., is leading a nationwide effort to prevent diabetes
by offering free blood glucose screenings and diabetes risk
assessments to patients through June 22,
2019.
Prediabetes is a condition where a person's blood sugar is
elevated above normal levels because the body is no longer
responding to insulin as it should. This places individuals at a
higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Age, weight, and family
history are helpful in assessing someone's risk of developing
prediabetes, but experts agree early detection and knowing your
numbers is key.
"Diabetes is an epidemic that is crippling our country," said
Colleen Lindholz, President,
Kroger Health. "One in three
Americans have prediabetes, and most don't even know it. We're
committed to changing that by making blood glucose screenings and
diabetes risk assessments affordable and accessible for our
customers. This month's free diabetes screenings can help show
people how easy it is to know their numbers and take control of
their health. For people who have diabetes, our team of experts can
help provide the medications, counseling, and nutrition solutions –
including telenutrition, meal delivery and other food as medicine
initiatives– to manage the disease and prevent future
complications."
Those interested in receiving the free screening and assessment
can simply visit www.kroger.com/diabetescare to sign up. The blood
glucose screening and diabetes risk assessment are available at all
Kroger's family of pharmacies, including Dillons, Fry's, Ralphs,
King Soopers, QFC, Fred Meyer, and
at The Little Clinic locations across the country, with the
exception of Nevada. For best
results, patients are encouraged to fast for 12 hours prior to
screening.
Individuals who are determined to be at increased risk for
diabetes after their screening will be encouraged to enroll in
Kroger Health's Diabetes Prevention Program. This is a free program
that assists patients in losing weight and making the lifestyle
changes necessary to prevent type 2 diabetes. To learn more about
the company's efforts in combatting diabetes, visit
www.krogerhealth.com.
About Kroger Health:
Kroger Health, the healthcare arm of The Kroger Co., is one of
America's leading retail healthcare organizations, with over 2,000
pharmacies and 200 clinics in 35 states serving more than 13
million customers. Our team of 22,000 healthcare practitioners -
from pharmacists and nurse practitioners, to dietitians and
technicians - help simplify healthcare by providing solutions that
combine health, wellness, and nutrition, connecting with customers
on an emotional and personal level. We're also pioneering new work
to help drive food as medicine in order to prevent illness before
it starts. Learn more at www.krogerhealth.com.
About The Kroger Co.:
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose:
to Feed the Human Spirit™. We are nearly half a
million associates who serve over nine million customers daily
through a seamless digital shopping experience and 2,800 retail
food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America
through food inspiration and uplift, and creating
#ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us,
visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
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