Diabetes

Diabetes Needs AssessmentIn the United States alone, according to the National Diabetes Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Outpatient Database of Indian Health Service (IHS), The U.S. Renal Data System of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the U.S. Census Bureau, shows an estimate of 23.6 million people, with 17.9 million diagnosed, and 5.7 million unaware of the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. (CDC, 2007, p.5)As the United States multicultural increasingly grows, lifestyle has shifted to be less healthy, which leads to obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, a major health issue for many ethic and racial groups. This multicultural group diet, may have consisted of plant-fish, but now the choices are more animal protein, animal fat, and processed carbohydrates. There is more consumption of sweets which contain those process carbohydrates and saturated fat, and less physical activity that is exercised, according to reports from NIH.With the United States becoming more d iversified every year, there is a need for more education in prevention and control of Type 2 Diabetes in all cultures in every state through my Diabetes Prevention Program called, Diabetes Here Now, which is geared to assist any and everyone in nutrition and exercise.Ulcus bei Diabetes à ¼ber dem HalluxYou must assist your body to keep your insulin and glucose in balance Type II is where the body can't make enough or properly use insulin. Diet and an active lifestyle play an important role in controlling this type. Individuals that I personally know can control this with diet and most take pills such as Sulfonylureas stimulate the beta cells of the pancreas to release more insulin.Many experts say that diabetes is genetic. I have even heard people say that it may skip generations. There are many risk factors to consider even if diabetes does not run in your family. These risk factors include excess body weight, having your HDL cholesterol under 35, high blood levels of triglyceri des, high blood pressure, impaired glucose tolerance, low activity level, poor diet, etc. All in all if you have a family history of...