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Diabetes
Alert Day on March 22 at Waukon Wellness Center: Take the Diabetes Risk
Test
Posted 15 March
2010
Diabetes has become
the greatest public health crisis of the next quarter century. To
address the burden of the disease, the American Diabetes Association
(ADA) is asking the American public—“What will you do to stop
diabetes?” Know your risk. On March 22, 2010, the ADA will
encourage people to join the Stop Diabetes movement by taking the
Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type
2 diabetes and if they are at high risk, to speak with their health
care provider.
The Diabetes Risk Test (pictured here) requires users to answer simple
questions about weight, age, family history and other potential risk
factors for type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Risk Test will show
users whether they are at low, moderate or high risk for pre-diabetes
or diabetes. If they are a high risk, they are encouraged to talk
with their health care provider.
On Diabetes Alert Day, Monday, March 22, Veterans Memorial Hospital
Diabetes Educator, Teresa Myers, R.N., will be available at the Waukon
Wellness Center from 8:00-11:00 a.m., to perform free blood sugar
diabetes tests and to offer this Diabetes Risk Test. Free
diabetes information will also be available.
Diabetes By Numbers
Of the approximately 24 million Americans living with diabetes, nearly
6 million Americans have type 2 diabetes and don’t even know it.
Another 57 million, or one in 5 Americans, have pre-diabetes, placing
them at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. If current
trends continue, one out of three children born today will face a
future with
diabetes.
Are You at Risk?
Among the primary risk factors for type 2 diabetes are being
overweight, sedentary, over the age of 45 and having a family history
of diabetes. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native
Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are at an increased
risk, as are women who have had babies weighing more than nine pounds
at birth.
Unfortunately, people with type 2 diabetes can live for years without
realizing that they have the disease. While people with diabetes
can exhibit noticeable symptoms, such as frequent urination, blurred
vision and excessive thirst, most people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
do not show these overt warning signs at the time that they develop the
disease. Often, type 2 diabetes only becomes evident when people
develop one or more of its serious complications, such as heart
disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye damage, or nerve damage that can
lead to amputations.
Take Charge of Your Health
Studies have shown that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by
losing just 5-7% of body weight through regular physical activity (30
minutes a day, five days a week) and healthy eating. Armed with
this information, gather your friends, family, loved ones and/or
co-workers and take a 30 minute walk and get started with a healthier
lifestyle today.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the
deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by
diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and
manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides
objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied
their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, their mission
is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people
affected by diabetes. For more information about the American
Diabetes Association, please visit www.diabetes.org/alert or
call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383.)
For more information locally on diabetes education and management, call
Teresa Myers, RN, Diabetes Educator, or Anne Blocker, RD/LD, CDE, at
Veterans Memorial Hospital at 568-3411. Myers will be available Monday,
March 22, at the Waukon Wellness Center from 8:00-11:00 a.m., to
perform free blood sugar diabetes tests and to offer this Diabetes Risk
Test.
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