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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)

·    “As many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 if current trends continue, according to a new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”(2)

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

o    We need to ensure that our kids are eating a healthy well balanced diet.  For nutrition suggestions check out http://www.nourishinteractive.com/

(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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