Today is World Diabetes Day.
Did you know that in Canada, there are over 3 million people who are diabetics, and 6 million are pre-diabetics? That means in Canada that almost 1 in 3 have or will have diabetes.
Of those 3 million who presently have diabetes, 90% are Type II diabetics, which is a completely preventable illness!!
Diabetes costs our health care system $1,000 - $1,500 per person per year, and by 2020 it is expected to rise to $17 BILLION a year.
What can you do?
- Watch your diet - Eat whole, living, natural foods and stop eating processed, refined, junk foods. Choose foods low on the Glycemic Index (ask me for a copy of this list)
- Exercise - Routine exercise that causes you to break a sweat, of just 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week will provide better glucose control, help your blood pressure, and reduces your cholesterol and inflammation. It will also build lean muscle, and help your sleep and mood, just to name a few things!
- Stop smoking! - this is a no brainer.
- Lose Weight - helps not only with diabetes, but helps prevent heart disease, and reduce joint pain and inflammation
- Manage your stress - Stress elevates your glucose levels.
Check out my video about how 5 minutes a day can prevent you from getting Type II Diabetes - click the link below to view
How 5 Minutes a Day can help you prevent Type II Diabetes
If you, or someone you know is suffering from Type II diabetes, there is a way to manage it without medication. Contact me to set up your complimentary 30 minute health discovery session by clicking the button below
Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention. Several of my family members are diabetic, so this is a topic that is particularly special to me. I see the toll this horrible disease takes on their bodies and want to do everything I can to avoid similar suffering for me and my children.
You’re welcome Tracee, I hope that even one thing that I spoke about helps you and your family.
I didn’t realize that but so glad you are spreading the awareness! My grandfather had diabetes. I’m a strong believer in walking the walk aka making healthy life choices to stay fit and healthy for your and your family. I work out at least 4-6 times a week, try to avoid heavy/greasy/sugary foods most days, and never smoke.
Thanks for your comment Sarah, and good for you for realizing the link between nutrition, lifestyle and diabetes. I’m always amazed that even doctors don’t always make this connection.
Wow, those stats are serious. I have diabetes in my family history, and this year, when I turned 40, I decided I need to make sure I did not join those statistics… and it’s hard to balance all of those things at once, so I’m implementing them a little at a time until they don’t feel so intimidating. But it sure feels good to know that even a little at a time is better than no action at all…
Thanks for all the info!
Every little bit helps, and often the first step is recognizing the need for change. Well done!
Thanks for the awareness. I have 2 people close to me with it, so today i will appreciate them more..
Glad you found it helpful!
I think it’s important to watch what you eat and exercise.
absolutely! Thanks for your comment!
Have close friends and relatives with diabetes. Praying for a cure! Thanks for the helpful suggestions for managing and preventing it.
Thanks for your comment, and you’re welcome!
thanks for an informative article it is an important subject, too many people suffer from it.
you’re welcome!
The statistics about diabetes really shocks me. Thank you for this post. Very informative and helpful.
I know, it’s scary isn’t it? Glad that I was able to share with you.