Diabetes
Letter From the Founder
Nearly 24 million people in this country have diabetes, and almost a quarter of them don’t know they have it. Could you or someone in your family be at risk? This month, we’re looking at the factors that lead to the most prevalent form of the disease—type 2 diabetes—and the ways you can prevent and manage it through healthy lifestyle choices.
Diabetes Prevention
The same lifestyle changes that can manage type 2 diabetes can also prevent it or at least delay the onset of the disease. Weight management tops the list.
Letter from the Founder
Nearly 24 million people in this country have diabetes, and almost a quarter of them don’t know they have it. Could you or someone in your family be at risk? This month, we’re looking at the factors that lead to the most prevalent form of the disease—type 2 diabetes—and the ways you can prevent and manage it through healthy lifestyle choices.
Pilates for Diabetics
Carol Huntley, a type-1 insulin-dependent diabetic for 44 years, has been doing weekly Pilates sessions for the past 10 months. She has noticed several positive changes since she began her Pilates training.
What You Need to Know about Diabetes
A quick glance at the numbers is all it takes to understand the scope of the problem. An estimated 20.8 million Americans have diabetes, although only 70 percent (14.6 million) are aware they have it. Another 54 million adults over the age of 20 have pre-diabetes.
Know Your Numbers Part Two: Diagnosing Diabetes
When food is consumed the carbohydrates in it are broken down in the gastrointestinal tract into glucose, which is then transported into the bloodstream. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that is necessary to transfer glucose from the bloodstream into cells, where it is then either used as energy or stored.
Kids Corner: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Children
At many busy intersections, you will find two or three choices of fast food establishments. They are supported by American’s eating habits, which are trending away from healthy family sit-down dinners toward more quick meals on the go.
