A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR HELPS

THE MEDICINE GO

DOWN...UNLESS YOU'RE A

DIABETIC

WHAT DO THE NUMBERS SAY

New diagnosis increased 167% in 30 years

1.9 Million new Dx per year

We now have >20Million diabetics

7th Leading cause of death in US

Estimated 7 Million undiagnosed cases

OVERVIEW OF DIABETES

WHAT IS PREDIABETES

Blood Sugars are higher than normal BUT not

high enough to be called Diabetes

“Estimated 28 MILLION people above the age

of 20 have prediabetes” (The Center for Disease Control and

Prevention)

Diabetes can be prevented or delayed if a

person with prediabetes uses the preventions

and health lifestyles listed in following slides

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Type 2 Diabetes is a problem with your body that

causes blood glucose (sugar) to rise higher than

normal.

The pancreas is the organ located in the abdomen

that is involved in insulin secretion.

If your pancreas cannot make extra insulin then this

can cause you to abnormal blood sugar levels.

Signs and Symptoms

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Urinating often

Feeling very thirsty

Extreme tiredness

Feeling very hungry (even though you

are eating

COMPLICATIONS

COMPLICATIONS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES

Foot Complications

Neuropathy (which can cause numbness in the feet) as well as other complications.

Kidney Disease (Nephropathy)

High Blood Pressure (high blood pressure—also called hypertension—raises your risk for heart attack, stroke, eye problems, and kidney disease)

Stroke

COMPLICATIONS CONTINUED

Eye problems or Diabetic retinopathy is a general

term for Glaucoma and cataracts more common

in Diabetes and leading to blindness

Diabetic Coma

RISK FACTOR

RISKS MANY FACTORS INCREASE YOUR RISK FOR PRE DIABETES AND TYPE 2 DIABETES

Overweight

Parent with diabetes

Family background of African

American, Hispanic, Latino,

American- Indian, Asian

American, or pacific Islander

Diabetes while you were

pregnant

Physically active less than 3

times a week

PREVENTION &

LIFESTYLE ‘’1 OF EVERY 3 U.S.. ADULTS HAD PREDIABETES IN 2010’’ (The Center for Disease Control and Prevention)

LIFE STYLE

Eat a diet high in fiber and Low in cholesterol

Half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables

3-4 oz of whole grains ( example ½ cup cooked rice = 1oz)

Lean proteins 5-6 oz meat poultry, nuts, seeds, eggs(example ½ chicken breast =3oz)

Dairy fat free or low fat dairy products 3 cups

(http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/)

WEIGHT LOSS

The Center for Disease

Control (CDC)

recommends 5%-7% loss

of body weight

1 to 2 pounds a week is a

healthy amount to loss

60-90 minutes of

moderately intense

exercise a day

Be sure to start slowly

and see your physician

EATING HEALTHY

Whole wheat over processed

carbohydrates

Water, Coffee, Tea, over sugary

drinks

Good Fats (liquid vegetable oils,

nuts, and seeds) over Bad Fats

(margarines, packaged baked

goods, fried foods fast-food)

Limit red meat and processed

meat, more nuts, whole grains,

poultry, or fish.

Helpful ways to start a

healthy diet even on a

budget!!! Click on the link

below!!!

"Healthy eating on a

budget!!!"

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS GOOD CONTROL OF YOUR CHOLESTEROL PREVENTS HEART DISEASE AND WEIGHT GAIN

Total cholesterol < 200

Low-density lipoprotein LDL< 100

High-density lipoprotein HDL>40 (men) >50 (women)

Triglycerides <150

Fasting glucose test >100-125 Insulin resistance

Prehypertension is slightly elevated blood pressure 120-80 to 139-89

TREATMENTS

TREATMENTS

Blood monitoring

Pills

Insulin

Regular

Short acting

Long acting

TREATMENTS CONT…

Dietary changes

Activity changes

Weight control

CONCLUSION

WHAT'S AHEAD

According to ABC News…

“Half of all American adults are destined to

develop Diebetes by…2020”

The KEY preventions to Diabetes is proper diet

and exercise

Getting regular cholesterol and blood pressure

screenings is important for early detection of

diabetes

REFERENCES

Allen, J., & Unit, A. (2010, November 25). Half of American Adults Headed for Diabetes by 2020, UnitedHealth Says. Retrieved October 29, 2014.

National Diabetes Statistic Report, 2014. (2014, January 1).Retrieved September 10,2014,from http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs /statsreport14/national-diabetes-report-web.pdf

REFERENCES

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. (2014). Medicare Diabetes Screening Project (MDSP). Retrieved from http://www.n4a.org/programs/diabetes-screening/

Calorie Control Council. (2014). Lighten Up and Get Moving! Retrieved from http://www.caloriecontrol.org/healthy- weight-tool-kit/lighten-up-and-get-moving

CDC. (2014). CDC Prediabetes . Retrieved from http://www.ohio.edu/diabetes/upload/PrediabetesScreenin gTool.pdf

Community Programs. (2014). YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program. Retrieved from https://www.grymca.org/community-programs/medical- wellness/diabetes-prevention/