November is American Diabetes Month . According to the American Diabetes Association the primary objective is to raise awareness about diabetes , its consequencess ,mangement and prevention of type 2 diabetes . Nearly 26 million children and adults have diabetes in the U.s. , while another 79 million are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes . Diabetes is prevalent in our area and it is important that you understand the risks and complications associated with the disease . Here are a few tips to help you talk to to your doctor or dietitian about diabetes;
1. Know your risk for diabetes . Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include older age , obesity , a family history , history of gastational diabetes , physical inactivity .
2 . Know the truth from the myths . Diabetes is not caused by eating too much sugar , people with diabetes do not have to eat special diabetic foods , people with diabetes can have sweets and chocolate and you can't get diabetes from someone else .
3 . There is a lot of information regarding diet , exercise and diabetes management online and in magazines . However this advice is not always research based or true . Consult with your doctor or dietitian to get the best information to manage your diabetes or risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Words of Wisdom :
Life is like an ice cream cone . You get it licked on one side , and it runs down the other .
The best way to get hitched is to have good horse sense , stable thinking and a bridle on your tongue .
Sow a thought , reap an act ; sow an act , reap a habit ; sow a habit , reap a character ; sow a character , reap a destiny .
The two most important days of our lives are the day we are born and the day we find out why .
A very proud grandpa G.
Dad ,
ReplyDeleteYour post is spot on , tgere is a lot of inforfmation out there , some truths , some myths , all diabetes are not alike , you work with your doctor/dietition and find the best niche for you .
Great post Dad , I am so proud of you and love you a bunch .
Hello G.
ReplyDeleteYour post has a lot of useful information and everyone should be tested , diabetes can sneak up on you like cancer , BP, strokes or any dreadful disease .
Your words of wisdom is very entertaining , but you still love to be a naughty guy , oh well I guess that's why everyone loves you .
My daughter ,
ReplyDeleteI thank you kindly and any help I can give you , I will be happy to do so . Seeing how you control your diabetes is wonderful and as you say , the disease do not control you , you control the disease , I see you controls my son too (laughing my butt off).
My dear lady Joanna ,
I can be entertaining and a naughty boy at the same time , that is what makes me who I am .
I am working on my Take 10 post , you got anything for me like food .
Hi HB,
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize the statistics were so high for Diabetes.I think there is a lot of misunderstanding among the public about it. I know I learned something. Nee is right, working with a doctor and dietician should keep people on the right path.
Your words of wisdom were exactly that this week...very wise.
luv and hugs
Butterfly
Hello my little Butterfly ,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your very kind and dear words . I do so enjoy making people think about their health and maybe just maybe some of them can help spread the word about Global Warming .
My dear Lady , so many people think if they ignore something it will go away , not true , it will only get worse .
You say wise , maybe , I see it as learning from all the many years I have lived , if it helps a few people , it will be worthwhile and again I think you , have another one soon .
Hugs HHH aka HB
Hi Poppa ,
ReplyDeleteYou got another winner , I know aunty is happy for the help , I am glad you decided to post Diabetes Month , make people aware . Love you and I baked you a sweet potato pie , I will bring it over in a minute .