HearMyHands!: sign: DIABETES for the Health post of the month ...

Please enjoy our monthly post from Housel Fun and Fitness. This month he discusses the importance of understanding our bodies and health related to diabetes.

DIABETES

? ????In 1995 only 4 states had diabetes rates above 6%.? Today 43 states have diabetes rates over 7%? (1)

It is believed that up to 1 in 3 children in our schools will have diabetes in their lifetime.? The silver lining is the word ?IF?; IF current trends continue.?

? ? ? ??????What are the current trends?? Type 2 diabetes rates have been on the rise for years.?

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? ? ?What are the risk factors for type 2 diabetes???Excessive weight gain,?obesity, ? ? and a sedentary lifestyle are all factors that put a person at risk for type 2 diabetes. (3)

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ???????What can be done about it??

o???We need to try to get ensure that our kids get 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity a day.? For physical activity suggestions check out our Fun and Fitness Blog at?http://houselfitness.com/blog

(1)?????Statistics taken from the August 1^st?2011 Updated Obesity Statistics on the National Council on Strength and Fitness website.??

(2)?????Quoted from the 2010 Center For Disease Control and Prevention October 22^nd, 2010 News Release

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