The Heart of Diabetes Program Launches Web site and Interactive Tools to Help understands the importance of properly managing type 2 diabetes. diabetes. …
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Randy Jackson and the American Heart Association Encourage People to Get In The KNOW About Improving Type 2 Diabetes Management
The Heart of Diabetes Program Launches Web site and Interactive Tools to Help People with Type 2 Diabetes Better Manage the Disease Los Angeles, Calif September 23, 2008 Randy Jackson, music industry veteran and TV personality, understands the importance of properly managing type 2 diabetes For the second year, he has teamed up with the American Heart Association to encourage people with type 2 diabetes to enroll in The Heart of DiabetesTM campaign Sponsored by Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc, the campaign provides educational information and tools for people with type 2 diabetes to better manage their disease As one who has lived with type 2 diabetes for years, Jackson will travel throughout the United States US to urge the more than 21 million adults with diabetes to work with their healthcare providers, develop a comprehensive plan to achieve their treatment goals and ultimately improve their management of type 2 diabetes Only
73 percent of those who have the disease achieve blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol treatment goals I know first hand the impact this difficult disease can have on someones life, Jackson said Thats why Im encouraging folks to log onto IKnowDiabetesorg and enroll in The Heart of Diabetes program When they enroll, they will learn more about how I personally manage type 2 diabetes and get some great educational information and tools to help them manage their disease more successfully For the past seven years, The Heart of Diabetes campaign has educated the public about the connection between type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease CVD, the leading cause of death for those with type 2 diabetes In fact, at least 65 percent of deaths among people with type 2 diabetes are due to CVD, such as heart attack or stroke People with type 2 diabetes may feel overwhelmed by the many lifestyle changes they need to make in order to effectively manage the disease, noted Daniel W Jones, MD, immediate-past president, American Heart Association The aim of The Heart of Diabetes program is to offer people easy-to-follow information and advice for how to best work with their healthcare provider
to establish a treatment plan and get one step closer to achieving their own individual treatment goals more
Through the campaigns Web site, IKnowDiabetesorg, Jackson and Dr Jones share more information and tips, which can b 
e incorporated into a treatment plan and help people with type 2 diabetes achieve blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol treatment goals The Web site features questions to ask healthcare providers, patients success stories and many tips, including the following, to help people living with type 2 diabetes stay in the KNOW: Tips available on IKnowDiabetesorg include: Keep active and maintain a healthy body weight Normalize your critical health numbers Opt for a healthy lifestyle Work with a healthcare provider
These tips and other information available on IKnowDiabetesorg will help people stay in the know and go for and get to their goals, commented Jackson I hope The Heart of Diabetes campaign will help those with the disease stay motivated to get regular physical activity, make healthy food choices and work with a healthcare provider to develop a treatment plan so that they can lead a happier, healthier life Visit IKnowDiabetesorg to enroll in The
Heart of Diabetes program The American Heart Associations The Heart of DiabetesTM campaign is supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc Type 2 Diabetes Statistics Approximately 21 million Americans live with diabetes; o 90 to 95 percent of them have type 2 diabetes o 30 percent are unaware they have the disease Each year, approximately 15 million Americans over the age of 20 are diagnosed with diabetes The number of Americans with diagnosed diabetes is projected to increase 165 percent, from 11 million in 2000 prevalence of 40 percent to 29 million in 2050 prevalence of 72 percent Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the US Cardiovascular disease CVD a term used to describe diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels, such as heart attack or stroke is the leading cause of death for those with type 2 diabetes o At least 65 percent of deaths among people with type 2 diabetes are due to CVD About the American Heart Association Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association today is the nations oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke These
diseases, Americas No 1 and No 3 killers, and all other cardiovascular diseases claim over 870,000 lives a year In fiscal year 200506 the association invested over 543 million in research, professional and public education, advocacy and community service programs to help all Americans live longer, healthier lives To learn more, call 1-800AHA-USA1 or visit americanheartorg
Source:mayoclinicproceedings.com
