Diabetes A National Epidemic
April 1 2005 Are you a diabetic If so you are definitely not alone There are approximately 16 million people in the United States who have diabetes Public health experts believe diabetes will be the next great lifestyle disease epidemic to afflict the United States A study by doctors from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC recently startled people with the finding that the prevalence of diagnosed cases of diabetes had increased 33 over the past eight years
While an estimated 11 million have been diagnosed 5 million people are not aware that they have the disease Each day approximately 2200 people are diagnosed
with diabetes About 798000 people will be diagnosed this year Do you have a friend or family member
with diabetes If you have not been diagnosed as a diabetic are you perhaps one of the millions that are undiagnosed The following are some warning signs to look for
· Frequent urination
· Unusual thirst
· Extreme hunger
· Extreme fatigue
· Irritability
· Frequent infections
· Blurred vision
· Cuts bruises that are slow to heal
· Tingling numbness in the hands and feet
· Recurring skin gum or bladder infections
There are two primary reasons for Diabetes 1 A prolonged diet high in carbohydrates and 2 Improper and under nourishment Today most people
with diabetes are only treating the symptoms and not getting to the root of the problem Furthermore most medications given to diabetics are compounding problems instead of getting to the source The best way to manage Diabetes is to get to the root causes
Diabetics can help protect themselves by changing their daily routine Although doctors have stated that there is no cure for diabetes the following is recommended
· Exercise
· Reducing sugar consumption
· Improved nutrition
· Nutritional supplementation
A company named Sportron International has developed a Diabetic Pack that is nutritionally supporting today's crisis with dramatic results World renown nutritionist Dr W Alan Tomlinson recently said Sportron's Diabetic Pack is the most advanced nutritional support available and has been scientifically developed to intervene and assist in cases of abnormal sugar metabolism
The bottom line is that Diabetes has become a national epidemic In an effort to assist Diabetics there is a Weekly Diabetic Support Call with Live Q A session Thursdays 830 EST 2129908000 passcode 9902 This is not a sales call it is a support call provide a weekly environment where people can build relationships feel cared about share their ideas and ask questions sort of a adio talk show format very relaxed impromptu and therefore always different each week To learn more you may visit wwwdiabetesmatrixcom
Diabetes A National Epidemic