motd Thurs April 12, 2012 - diabetes

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SIGNS

Thursday, 12 April 2012

It's one of the most common chronic illnesses

to affect people with serious weight problems. I'm

talking about diabetes.

Diabetes occurs when your body's blood sugar,

(glucose), level is too high which leads to your body

not producing enough insulin.

Diabetes has become a

bigger health problem in our country than ever.

There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes

occurs in children and young adults. People with Type

1 diabetes usually end up having to take daily insulin

shots. Type 2 diabetes is much more common. Older

age, a family history of diabetes and obesity are high

risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. Do you

fall into any of these categories?

Diabetes has become a bigger health problem in our

country than ever. Why? Well, our more sedentary

lifestyles have a lot to do with it. We spend more

time watching TV, sitting at our computers or playing

video games. In the meantime, we're not making enough

time for exercise.

(Which, by the way, helps prevent and control

diabetes.) Now top that

lack of exercise off with our bad eating habits.

We're eating more processed and junk foods which are

usually filled with fat and calories. You see? Our

lifestyles are

a big contributor to the surge of diabetes diagnosis

in America.

I want you to be aware of

the warning signs of diabetes.

Diabetes can lead to a number of other health

problems, too. They include heart diseases, stroke,

eye problems, kidney disease, foot problems, nerve

damage, even teeth and gum problems. That's why, if

you have diabetes and aren't aware of it, the disease

can be doubly dangerous. Now, I want you to be aware

of the warning signs of diabetes.

--Increased thirst

--Increased hunger, (especially after just eating)

--Frequent urination

--Unexplained weight-loss, (even though you're eating

more and feeling hungry)

--Fatigue, (feeling tired and weak)

--Blurred vision

--Headaches

Diabetes cannot be "cured"

but it can be controlled.

So, do you often experience one or more of these

symptoms? If so, and especially if you're overweight

or diabetes runs in your family, please, please please get to a

doctor soon and have yourself checked for diabetes.

If you get a clean bill of health, great! But, believe

me, if you have any of the symptoms of diabetes, your

body is trying to tell you. Diabetes cannot be

"cured" but it can be controlled.

That's why, if you have the disease, early detection

is so important.

So, one more time, when it comes to diabetes, please don't

ignore...the signs!

Love,