NOVEMBER IS DIABETES MONTH - Addabbo
NOVEMBER IS DIABETES MONTH
ONE IN TEN AMERICANS HAVE DIABETES AND MORE
THAN 80 MILLION ARE AT RISK OF DEVELOPING
TYPE 2 DIABETES.
Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes cases continue to rise in
people under the age of 20 in the United States, with
higher rates of increase among racial/ethnic minority
youth.
What can we do?
During the month of November every year, health professionals all
over the country focus on providing even more information to
increase diabetes awareness, how to live a healthier lifestyle to
avoid getting diabetes and how to live a healthier life with diabetes.
Diabetes is a common chronic disease and results in increased risk
for serious complications of the heart, kidneys, feet and eyes,
among others. Efforts to understand the burden of this disease
among different populations are essential to development of
targeted public health efforts to help people at risk for or diagnosed
with diabetes.
These are few simple steps we can take:
Maintain a healthy weight: Having a healthy weight for height
and age can prevent or delay diabetes. Your healthcare provider
can help you decide what weight is best for you to maintain.
Follow a healthy eating plan: Try to eat a food plan that
includes lots of non-starchy vegetables, whole grains that are high
in fiber, fresh fruits, lean proteins and low-fat dairy products.
Build a healthy plate: Fill half of your plate with non-starchy
vegetables such as spinach, peppers, tomatoes, then one quarter of
the plate choose lean protein such as poultry, fish or legumes, then
lastly one quarter of your plate starches or carbs like brown rice,
baked potatoes or whole grain bread.
Cut back on sweetened beverages such as juices or sodas:
These drinks contain too much sugar which can increase weight
and increase your chances of getting Diabetes.
Move Move Move: Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity 5
days a week. Being active helps to maintain a healthy body weight
and overall health. Start slowly to build up to your goal and make
sure your healthcare provider is on board.
Get tested: Getting tested is very important to do especially if
there is any family history of diabetes. Your healthcare provider
can give you a simple blood test.
For more information and tips, please feel free to contact our
Nutritionist at Sites 1, 2 or 3 who helps many people, including
children, develop good eating habits.
STAY HEALTHY!
Viviana Bonilla
Clinical Nutritionist
Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center
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