7 Ways To Cross Diabetes Awareness Month Off The Calendar

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7 Ways To Cross Diabetes Awareness Month Off The Calendar

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November is National Diabetes Awareness month. Diabetes is the

seventh leading cause of death (fifth leading cause of death by

disease) in America.

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7 Ways To Cross Diabetes Awareness Month Off The Calendar

Copyright © 2005, MetamorFitness Katrina McKenna

MetamorFitness

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November is National Diabetes Awareness month. Diabetes is the

seventh leading cause of death (fifth leading cause of death by

disease) in America. According to the American Diabetes

Association Diabetes affects over 20 million Americans, that's

7% of the population! Another 41 million Americans have pre-

diabetes. That means out of every 5 people at least one of them

has either diabetes or pre-diabetes. Chances are this includes

you are someone you know. Every day approximately 2,200 people

are diagnosed with diabetes, and the statistics getting worse

each year.

I believe we can reverse this trend through education and

awareness. Here are 7 things that we all can do to reverse the

trend and eliminate the need for Diabetes Awareness Month.

1. Talk to your doctor, if you have diabetes or are at risk for

diabetes you must find out as much as possible from your doctor

as soon as possible.

2. If you have diabetes, learn how to manage your blood sugar.

This is vitally important to reduce the risk of serious

complications, such as heart disease, blindness, kidney failure,

and lower-extremity amputations.

3. If you do not have diabetes, find out if you are at-risk. Find

out how you can reduce your risk factors, to prevent or postpone

a diagnosis.

4. Donate to the American Diabetes Association, directly or

sponsor someone in the Diabetes Walk or the Tour de Cure. You can

participate or volunteer for one of these events. Find out more

from the American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

5. Maintain or obtain a healthy weight. If you have diabetes,

losing weight will improve your blood sugar control, and if you

are risk, it reduces your likelihood of becoming diabetic.

6. Eat a healthy diet. A healthy diet will also help keep your

blood sugar stable and helps you maintain a healthy weight.

Moderating calories helps maintain or lose weight, and

controlling the amount of carbohydrates and when you eat them

helps control your blood sugar.

7. Exercise regularly. Exercise is very important in controlling

blood sugar and even preventing diabetes. Moderate exercise most

days of the week improves insulin resistance and assists in

weight-loss or maintenance. Exercise is vital tool for a long,

healthy life whether you have diabetes or not.

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Katrina McKenna is the leading diabetes and heart disease

fitness expert. She is the author of the upcoming book

" Diabetes Secrets: How You Can Lose Weight, Control Your

Blood Sugar, Look Great and Feel Great with Diabetes " .

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