Preventing Type II Diabetes. Diabetes is a disease in which the body fails to produce or So far, we know of no way to prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes. …
Preventing Type II Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which the body fails to produce or properly use
insulin We need insulin to convert food into the energy we expend each
day Over 20 million Americans suffer from this very serious disease
Between 5 and 10 of these 20 million diabetes sufferers have type 1
diabetes Most type 1 diabetics are children and young adults So far, we
know of no way to prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes However, the more
common variety, type 2 diabetes, can be delayed or prevented-if you act in
time The secrets to preventing type 2 diabetes are a healthy diet and
regular exercise
Get Moving
The surgeon general recommends that adults get at least 30 minutes of
physical activity five days a week If you are among the 60 of Americans
who fail to get this minimum amount, its time to get moving Start by
making some easy changes in your daily life Opt for the stairs instead of
the elevator on your way into the office Hop off the bus one stop earlier
than usual, so you have to walk an extra block
Eat Smart
The American Diabetes Association says losing just 5 of your body weight
can greatly reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes A healthy diet
combined
with daily exercise makes it easy to lose that 5 Remember, a healthy diet
includes lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nonfat dairy
products, beans, lean meats, poultry, and fish
Risk Assessment
Every Monday, Shepherd Bay Medical Center offers free diabetes risk
assessments Well check your blood pressure and weight and help you fill
out a health questionnaire Your results will be analyzed by HealthLife, a
computer program designed in conjunction with Shepherd Bay researcher Shawn
Kampa
Source:case.org.sg
