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Diabetes Research and Advancements in Care

admin | November 10, 2009 | 2 Comments

By Richard Wall

The cure for diabetes is a good way off, partly because the explosive growth of the disease has turned attention to its early detection, halting its progression and preventing complications. “If you identify the problem early enough, exercise and weight loss can be thought of as a partial cure,” says J. Gary Evans, M.D., who is involved in research for Northeast Florida Endocrine and Diabetes Associates.

While prevention holds the greatest promise, Dr. Evans and others are looking into the different pieces of the diabetes puzzle. “There are various classes of diabetes medications, each of which work slightly differently than the others,” says Dr. Evans. “In combination they often compliment each other.”

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Walking for a Diabetes Cure

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Brooke Caster

“I walk because everyone with diabetes needs a chance to be a regular person. Although diabetes makes us different we have to overcome that obstacle to be who we want to be.”

At age 17, Brooke Caster thinks she might want to be a child defense attorney one day. “I want to take care of children with disabilities who have problems with discrimination because of underlying health issues,” she says.

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Meal Planning Tips for People with Type 2 Diabetes

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A little forethought can make all the difference

If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a visit with a diabetes educator or a dietitian can help you learn how to modify your diet and help manage your diabetes.

Awareness, education and putting what you learn into practice are the keys to better diabetes management. Some simple reminders and guidelines can help you get started:

Exercise! According to Jodi Brindisi, RD, at Baptist Health, “Exercise is so important. The recommendation for daily exercise time has been increased to 60 minutes a day,” she says. Breaking the time up into ten minute increments throughout the day makes it possible. “It is important because physical activity helps you control your blood sugar level,” says Brindisi.

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Walking to Find a Cure for Diabetes

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Local residents strive to beat diabetes, one step at a time

By Virginia J. Pillsbury

At 8 a.m. on November 7, Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes, also called Walk on the Wild Side, will take place at the Jacksonville Zoo. The walk, sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, will attract about 2,000 walkers on 200 teams.

According to Step-Out coordinator Amanda Intravaia, the fundraising goal for this year is $350,000. That money helps fund research, programs and awareness for diabetes. This year’s walk will also recognize and honor walkers who have diabetes. The Red Striders will have a special edition red hat and will celebrate the day at a party tent sponsored by Pfizer.

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Diabetes Awareness Facts

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Diabetes Awareness Facts

According to the American Diabetes Association:

Every 20 seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes.
One in three children born in 2000 (today’s third graders) will be diagnosed with diabetes in their lifetime if current health trends continue.
For the African-American community, one in two children born in 2000 will develop diabetes if current health trends continue.
120,000 children and adults in Northeast Florida have diabetes, and nearly one-third of that number doesn’t know that they have it.
Northeast Florida has the highest incidence of diabetes in the entire state of Florida.

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Have a Stress-Free and Healthy Thanksgiving

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Have a Stress-Free and Healthy Thanksgiving

Quick tips for a happy holiday

If you are overwhelmed by the thought of buying, cooking, baking and cleaning for the upcoming holiday, HealthSource has some shortcuts that might help.

Make a list of what needs to be done. If you have family, get them on board to help and delegate the tasks.

Do the basic housecleaning ahead of time – but remember that your house will need more cleaning after the holiday. On the big day, make sure the bathrooms are neat and supplied, and the rooms are clutter-free. Save the real clean up for afterward.

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The Diabetes Imperative Article

admin | October 23, 2009 | 3 Comments

As diabetes sweeps through the population, physicians and patients are learning more about the disease and how best to fight its debilitating complications

By Richard Wall

With one in three Americans at risk for diabetes and the country facing pandemic growth of the disease, you’d think everyone knows all about it. But they don’t. In fact, millions of Americans are well on their way to developing diabetes and don’t even know it. Doctors say that it’s imperative for Americans to learn about the disease so they can prevent becoming diabetic and minimize its damage if they do become diabetic.

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