Originally published November 7 2005
National diabetes month raises awareness of the disease's many health risks
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
In November, which is American Diabetes Month, The American Diabetes Association will promote discussion of the link between diabetes and various forms of heart disease, in an attempt to get patients to lower their heart risks.
November is American Diabetes Month and the Lincoln County Health Department would like for people to think about a few diabetes facts.
Sixty percent of adults with diabetes have high blood pressure; two out of three people with diabetes die from heart disease and stroke, and 68 percent of people with diabetes do not consider cardiovascular disease to be a serious complication of diabetes.
When managing diabetes, it is important to remember the connection that it has with heart disease and stroke.
The American Diabetes Association is trying to increase awareness of this connection.
A: Lower A1C, which shows average glucose (blood sugar) levels over three months, to less than 7.
* Keep blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure numbers as close to normal as possible.
* Aim for at least 30 minutes of activity, such as brisk walking, on most days of the week.
* Eat low-fat meals that are high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
* Ask your health care provider about taking medications to reduce heart attack or stroke.
* Work with your health care provider to determine your treatment options.
Diabetes management should include not only watching your blood glucose level, but also maintaining your blood pressure, and controlling your cholesterol level.
For more information you can call the Lincoln County Health Department at (606) 365-3106.
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