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 Diabetes
Facts
- The prevalence of diabetes of diabetes in the US increased
more than 60% between 1990 and 2001. It is a growing epidemic
in this country.
- Worldwide diabetes affects approx. 177 million people
3.17 million people in the US have diabetes.
- The latest estimate from the Dept. of HHS said that the
number of people with diabetes in the US is at an all time
high, reaching 18.2 million in 2003.
- It is expected that over 800,000 new cases will be diagnosed
yearly.
- The cost of the disease is staggering 98 million dollars
(Including complications, lost time from work, etc.).
Topics
- Diabetes defined – symptoms of diabetes/what are
they and why do they occur?
- Who is at risk for developing diabetes? Type 1 vs. Type
2
- Know your numbers – the importance of blood glucose
monitoring.
- The “diabetic diet”– what have we learned?
Are all carbohydrates created equal? Creative cooking with
Linda.
- Exercise: Understanding the difference between anaerobic
and aerobic exercise. How does exercise affect blood sugar?
Pilates and spinning with Joanne.
- The effects of stress on blood sugars. Coping techniques
for handling the stress of a chronic illness.
- It’s “all in the family”– the
importance of family/friends support for a patient with
diabetes.
- Diabetes treatment: Oral medications – how do they
work? What is the role of vitamins/supplements?
- Understanding insulin: What are the different types of
insulin and how do they work?
- What is an insulin pump/and who can use one?
- “Heads shoulders, knees and toes” the effects
of poor blood sugar control on the body.
- Blood pressure and cholesterol: Get your “total
health picture” – a discussion of different
therapies to control these values.
- “A question of balance" – putting it
all together.
- Question and answer periods and panel discussions.
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