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Its Type 2 Diabetes Alert Day Really
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
I dont keep track of all the designated days for things... and in fact, often, various organizations just randomly make up a day, out of the blue, whenever they want to promote something... (Not necessarily a bad thing, really.)So, apparently, today is Type 2 Diabetes Alert Day.
The American Diabetes Association wants to create awareness of the risks a person might have for developing Type 2 Diabetes... by having them answer some basic, simplistic questions. Yeah, pretty basic and simplistic:
- Are you old?
- Are you a man or a woman (because apparently men are more screwed than women)?
- Do you have high blood pressure?
- Did you have gestational diabetes (which should be a big DUH, right)?
- Did you have a mother or father with Type 2 Diabetes (another big DUH)?
- Are you a fat, couch potato?
Yeah, thats about it.
Dont get me wrong... there are some people out there who still, to this day and age, dont realize they are at risk (even with the big indicators above). There are, also, a lot of minority communities who receive very little information, and outreach.
But, the thing is... these tests dont do much for people who truly are at a HUGE risk, for other reasons. Where are the questions about "Do you have Depression, or are you on anti-depressants or other mood altering drugs?," "Do you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?," "Do you take statins, and have high cholesterol?", "Were you ever exposed to Agent Orange?," "Do you take steroids?," etc, etc. When we keep these questions OFF of the radar, what we do is keep on peoples minds the notion that only fat people get diabetes, and that all they have to do is stop being a fat person.
There are a LOT of people, more so than we think, getting diagnosed when NOT fitting any of these descriptions. Just by the sheer number of the people I speak to, every day, if I had to take a sample... Id say a huge chunk of them were NOT obese when diagnosed, and not inactive. (A small minority of them are misdiagnosed, and are Type 1.5 (or LADA), instead... but its just a minority.)
Whats worse is that we have so over-abused this word, prevention.
NO ONE can prevent diabetes, of any kind. What we can do... is REDUCE OUR RISK for Diabetes. Reduce our ODDS. We look at diabetes in the face, and we try to call its bluff.
Thats what we do.
Again, dont get me wrong... PLEASE CALL DIABETES BLUFF. Fight, with tooth and nail. Maybe youll be one of the ones who DONT win this lottery. But, please understand that at the end of the day, it really is still... a lottery.
Now, yesterday, in preparation for Type 2 Diabetes Alert Day, the American Diabetes Association asked their "fans" if they had success stories to share; stories of having learned their risk, or having been diagnosed with Type 2, and taking control. (Suspiciously, that post is gone, now.)
I assume they may have gotten many responses like this... The ones someone like ME would have given:
Dear American Diabetes Association,
When I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, the first thing I did (like any other person newly diagnosed), was to go visit your site. I studied it quite a bit... and gleaned some buzz words like "tight control," and goals of keeping my blood glucose under 180 mg/dL.
Then I thought to myself... wait a minute? 180 mg/dL is awful close to 200 mg/dL. That sounds... quite dangerous and irresponsible. That cant be right...
So I googled, more, and more... and even the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists suggests keeping blood glucose levels under 140 mg/dL, and perably, as close to normal as possible.
I understand blood glucose goals are individual, and should be consulted with ones doctor, ADA... (Some of us have other illnesses and hurdles that might make tighter blood glucose control difficult.) But you are giving people a very risky, and low MINIMUM hurdle to shoot for, without much other guidance!! WHY???? Please excuse me if I dont immediately reject the theories that you have deep conflicts of interests with big pharmaceutical representatives lining your pockets.
Now, dear ADA... you claim you dont embrace any particular diet, but say we should ALL just eat healthy as healthy should be considered for ANY person without diabetes, without further explanations... Honestly, ADA, shame on you. We all know thats just veiled talk for telling people they ought to eat a diet made up of 60% carbohydrates, rich in fruit, starchy grains, and vegetables. (Yes, a world in which corn is good for your health.) It sounds charming, and wise... But even to my mind, back then, that was just hogwash. Normal people dont have a BUSTED pancreas... If this were the case, then hey! Everyone, throw your glucose meters, oral medications, and your insulin away.
So through more research of my own, I found out I could eat following the guidance of my glucose meter, instead. The way it SHOULD be. Oh, imagine that...?! I should eat meals, and use my glucose meter to TEST those meals, to see if they exceed 140 mg/dL! And OMG, instead of just eating whatever because its "healthy..." Wow, what a concept! Im sorry, but oatmeal, for my diabetes, is NOT healthy. Hope Warshaw might lie -- but my glucose meter NEVER will.
Dont get me wrong, ADA... some people DO need meds, as their poor pancreases are too pooped out... But why the hell should I put the BURDEN of my care and how well I do, on just meds and insulin? Requiring more and more meds as time goes on, and more and more insulin... and then, oh no... developing complications I could have delayed, or reduced a risk for? I would be just accelerating the damage, and pancreatic beta cell failure, by willingly keeping myself at 180 mg/dL goals all the time.. when I could help it.
Its not easy, ADA... but why should we lie to people and make them believe it is? You know whats harder? DIALYSIS. NEUROPATHY. AMPUTATIONS.
Then I thought to myself... "Hey? Who the hell are the American Diabetes Association, anyway? Theyre not even endocrinologists! What THE fructose!"
Yeah, thats right... Just a bunch of six figured salaried talking heads for big pharma sponsored researchers.
So, in essence, American Diabetes Association... here is my success story: I went and read your site, and then I did the opposite.
On this Type 2 Diabetes Alert Day... Id like to challenge you, ADA, to perhaps heed an alert of your OWN: A different approach is needed for treating type 2 diabetes. People need to be diagnosed SOONER, by more thoroughly educated medical professionals, and not be kept in such obscurity.
- I made a goal of keeping blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible. 140 mg/dL or less, at 1 hour, and 120 mg/dL or less at 2 hours... with 140 mg/dL at 2 hours being the ABSOLUTE highest I will ever tolerate.
- I decided I needed to find the TRUE point at which my blood glucose levels were spiking, and not just blindly test at 2 hours, thinking everythings right. I test at 70-75 minutes after taking the first bite, for most meals, with some exceptions.
- I test *EVERY* meal I eat, and every snack. I do not assume ANY food is healthy for me, just because Hope Warshaw, or anyone else, says so. If I cant (at the most) easily burn it off with exercise, I WILL NEVER EAT IT.
- I reduced my carb intake to 80-100 carbs a day. 15 or less for breakfast, 40 or less for lunch, and 30 or less for dinner... with an occasional 15 or less for a snack.
- I did NOT go rushing to get on 20 pills, before even having the illnesses. Statins, and blood pressure meds, raise blood glucose levels and create other risks. Instead with my new diet and carb control... my blood pressure and cholesterol went right back to normal, on their own. Yes, ADA... you recommend diabetics keep their blood pressure under 130 systolic... but I keep mine between 100-110.
- You encourage people to just go lose 10 lbs... as if thats going to fix their diabetes. ADA, Ive lost 80... and that hasnt fixed my diabetes, but its a heck of a LOT better than if I did it your way.
When will you get with the program? Millions are waiting.
American Diabetes Alert Day
Monday, May 5, 2014
This coming Tuesday, March 28th, has been designated American Diabetes Alert Day by the ADA. Its a day devoted to drawing attention to the disease, spreading the word about who is at risk, and finding those people who have it but dont know it.Are you at risk? Take the ADAs free, online risk test:
Diabetes Risk Test
Do you suspect someone you know may be at risk? Send them an ADA Diabetes Alert E-card that includes a link to the risk test:
Diabetes Alert E-card
American Diabetes Association Alert Day Video
Monday, April 14, 2014
The American Diabetes Association and Liberty Medical teamed up to produce this short 2-minute video that explains the symptoms and risk factors for type 2 diabetes:
See the American Diabetes Associations 21st Annual Alert Day for more.
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See the American Diabetes Associations 21st Annual Alert Day for more.
Diabetes Alert Dogs
Monday, March 10, 2014
The March 2008 issue of the ADAs Diabetes Forecast has an article on dogs trained to sense a low (or in some cases a high) blood sugar in their owners and alert them before signs are apparent - especially during sleep.Its a relatively new use for alert animals so there arent many organizations yet with trained dogs ready to place. Debra Manzella, over at About.com: Diabetes, in her post, Hypo Dogs to the Rescue! lists a few groups that provide alert dogs for people with diabetes, primarily type 1. Ive listed them below along with another I found.
Dogs4Diabetics
Heaven Scent Paws
All Purpose Canines
PAWS For Diabetics (Australia)
You may also want to consider having your own dog trained. The organizations above are a good starting place.
News article:
Hypoglycemia Alert Dogs Offer Assistance to People with Diabetes
Photo of Hunter and her diabetes alert dog Diva from childrenwithDIABETES.com.
Alert hypertension can be claimed eyesight
Friday, March 7, 2014
Alert, hypertension can be claimed eyesight - Eyes are the most sensitive part of the body. Not enough eye health by eating foods rich in vitamin A alone, but also of the mind. People who are stressed can trigger high blood pressure which leads to blindness. Then what is the relationship between blindness and hypertension? Check out more reviews Healthmeup reported.
As already explained, hypertension can occur due to stress which then lead to vision loss and blindness, if not treated immediately. High blood pressure not only affects the heart but disrupt the blood supply to the eye, and then form a clot and destroy them.
Besides hypertension causes blood vessels to constrict, leaking even hardened over time due to excessive and sustained pressure against the walls of blood vessels. In some cases, it can make the optic nerve to swell and cause vision problems.
To prevent vision problems caused by high blood pressure, you have to change the pattern of life. Control blood pressure by reducing stress in your life. Do not easily panic and try to be calm.
Enjoy life with a sense of calm and avoid thinking about protracted problems that can make you stressed. Do exercise or meditation for the mind stay relaxed.
As already explained, hypertension can occur due to stress which then lead to vision loss and blindness, if not treated immediately. High blood pressure not only affects the heart but disrupt the blood supply to the eye, and then form a clot and destroy them.
Besides hypertension causes blood vessels to constrict, leaking even hardened over time due to excessive and sustained pressure against the walls of blood vessels. In some cases, it can make the optic nerve to swell and cause vision problems.
To prevent vision problems caused by high blood pressure, you have to change the pattern of life. Control blood pressure by reducing stress in your life. Do not easily panic and try to be calm.
Enjoy life with a sense of calm and avoid thinking about protracted problems that can make you stressed. Do exercise or meditation for the mind stay relaxed.
Alert instant noodles caused 10 health problems!
Friday, February 7, 2014
Alert, instant noodles caused 10 health problems! - Instant noodles have become a favorite food that is often eaten daily. In addition to practical and cheap, instant noodles also has a taste and aroma of mouthwatering delicacies. So, not surprisingly, young and old love to eat fast food on this one. But you know, what the dangers are too often eat instant noodles? For more details, er to the review of Boldsky.
1. Nutrient absorption
Instant noodles inhibit the ability of children under 5 years to properly absorb nutrients. After eating instant noodles, lots of children under 5 years of age have difficulty absorbing nutrients from healthy foods they consume.
2. Cancer
Styrofoam or polystyrene has become one of the most popular ingredients used in the food business, including for packaging of instant noodles. WHO even mention this material as a trigger cancer.
3. Miscarriage
Women who often eat instant noodles during pregnancy risk of miscarriage. This is because instant noodles affect fetal development.
4. Metabolism
Consumption of instant noodles in the long term can affect the bodys metabolism. This is due to the accumulation of toxic chemicals such as food dyes, preservatives and additives in noodles.
5. Propylene glycol
Instant noodles contain propylene glycol, anti-freeze ingredient that prevents the noodles from drying by retaining moisture. The body can absorb it easily and it can accumulate in the heart, liver and kidneys. This will cause damage and abnormalities in organs, and also weaken the immune system.
6. Digestion
Instant noodles can disrupt the digestive system. Instant noodle consumption also resulted in bloating, constipation or irregular bowel movements.
7. Obesity
Instant noodles are a major cause of obesity. Avoid too often eat instant noodles as they contain a lot of fat and sodium which causes water retention in the body.
8. MSG
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used to enhance the flavor mi. Approximately 1-2% of the worlds human population is allergic to MSG. When someone is allergic to MSG, it will suffer a burning sensation in the chest and facial flushing, or pain and headaches.
9. Sodium
Instant noodles also contain a lot of sodium. Eating too much sodium can lead to hypertension, heart disease, stroke and kidney damage. So, avoid excessive consumption of noodles.
10. Junk food
Instant noodles are considered as junk food because it contains a lot of carbohydrates, but no vitamins, minerals or fiber. These foods also contain a lot of saturated fat and trans fat.
This is the danger of too much eating instant noodles. Limit the consumption of instant noodles to children as it will affect their growth.
1. Nutrient absorption
Instant noodles inhibit the ability of children under 5 years to properly absorb nutrients. After eating instant noodles, lots of children under 5 years of age have difficulty absorbing nutrients from healthy foods they consume.
2. Cancer
Styrofoam or polystyrene has become one of the most popular ingredients used in the food business, including for packaging of instant noodles. WHO even mention this material as a trigger cancer.
3. Miscarriage
Women who often eat instant noodles during pregnancy risk of miscarriage. This is because instant noodles affect fetal development.
4. Metabolism
Consumption of instant noodles in the long term can affect the bodys metabolism. This is due to the accumulation of toxic chemicals such as food dyes, preservatives and additives in noodles.
5. Propylene glycol
Instant noodles contain propylene glycol, anti-freeze ingredient that prevents the noodles from drying by retaining moisture. The body can absorb it easily and it can accumulate in the heart, liver and kidneys. This will cause damage and abnormalities in organs, and also weaken the immune system.
6. Digestion
Instant noodles can disrupt the digestive system. Instant noodle consumption also resulted in bloating, constipation or irregular bowel movements.
7. Obesity
Instant noodles are a major cause of obesity. Avoid too often eat instant noodles as they contain a lot of fat and sodium which causes water retention in the body.
8. MSG
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used to enhance the flavor mi. Approximately 1-2% of the worlds human population is allergic to MSG. When someone is allergic to MSG, it will suffer a burning sensation in the chest and facial flushing, or pain and headaches.
9. Sodium
Instant noodles also contain a lot of sodium. Eating too much sodium can lead to hypertension, heart disease, stroke and kidney damage. So, avoid excessive consumption of noodles.
10. Junk food
Instant noodles are considered as junk food because it contains a lot of carbohydrates, but no vitamins, minerals or fiber. These foods also contain a lot of saturated fat and trans fat.
This is the danger of too much eating instant noodles. Limit the consumption of instant noodles to children as it will affect their growth.
Alert often drinking soda make your teeth rot!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Recent studies reveal that drinking soda excessively can make rapid tooth decay and cracked. In fact, the adverse effects of soda called as bad as taking narcotics.
The research was conducted by Dr Mohamed Bassiouny, a professor of restorative dentistry at Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, USA. Mohamed examines a woman in her 30s who drink two liters of soda a day for nearly five years as a erence.
According to Mohamed, a woman who likes to drink soda has a similar problem with tooth decay experienced by someone who had been using methamphetamine for 29 years or addicted to cocaine for 51 years.
In addition, soda drinkers admitted that he had never seen a dentist in years.
"None of the affected tooth erosion can be saved," said Mohamed told U.S. News and World Report.
The study also found that sugar-free soda the same as regular soda, which can damage teeth if consumed in the same amount. This is because the acid content in soda.
The research was conducted by Dr Mohamed Bassiouny, a professor of restorative dentistry at Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, USA. Mohamed examines a woman in her 30s who drink two liters of soda a day for nearly five years as a erence.
According to Mohamed, a woman who likes to drink soda has a similar problem with tooth decay experienced by someone who had been using methamphetamine for 29 years or addicted to cocaine for 51 years.
In addition, soda drinkers admitted that he had never seen a dentist in years.
"None of the affected tooth erosion can be saved," said Mohamed told U.S. News and World Report.
The study also found that sugar-free soda the same as regular soda, which can damage teeth if consumed in the same amount. This is because the acid content in soda.
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