Hours of TV watched increases HBA1C levels

Via PrNewsWire.com

The more hours of TV
kids with type 1 diabetes watch, the less they are able to maintain good
blood glucose control, according to a study published in the June issue of
Diabetes Care.

The study by researchers in Norway found that the more television a
child or adolescent watched, the higher the child’s average blood glucose
level measured. For example, young people who watched less than one hour of
television per day scored an average level of 8.2 percent on the HbA1c, a
test that measures how well blood glucose is controlled over several
months. Those who watched up to 2 hours daily scored 8.4 percent; up to 3
hours daily scored 8.7 percent; up to 4 hours daily scored 8.8 percent; and
those who watched more than 4 hours of TV per day scored 9.5 percent on the
A1C test. The ADA recommends keeping A1C levels at 7 percent or below.

Very interesting study to say the least. I should consider myself lucky I grew up with little TV… Though I don’t think that helped my a1c levels much As for my current viewing habits… I guess I’ll have to cut down on my CSI and 24.

Diabetes reaching crisis level. CDC estimates 41 million pre-diabetic

Via Blackvoicenews.com

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now estimates that one in three children born in the U.S. five years ago is expected to become diabetic in their lifetime. The number of diabetics has grown by 80% in the past decade.

The CDC also estimates that 21 million Americans have high blood sugar levels and are therefore diabetic, but don’t realize it because the outward signs are not showing…yet. The CDC also estimates 41 million others are pre-diabetic, with blood sugar levels steadily increasing. Most people with early signs of the disease are not taking necessary action by more-carefully choosing what they eat.

This number just keeps going up and up. While hearing news like this is sad, it is something to be aware of in order for people to start taking control and help to change the trend. I know it took me a while to change my eating habits, but it was worth it. Sooner or later all the fast food, deep fried food and gallons of coke a day catches up with you. A fight any persons pancreas just can’t win.

It reminds me of the quote:

“If you keep doing what you’ve always done. You’ll keep getting what you’ve always got”

New Diabetes Compression Sock

Via Vivantmedical.com

Diabetes affects every aspect of a person?s health, including their feet. menzies-med introduces Dia-Flow, a diabetic support sock that protects the feet while helping to increase circulation.

Thought I personally don’t have circulation problems or problems in general with my feet, I know others might find this useful. There have been times though of very bad BG management on me part, I started to feel the effects in my feet… It scared me to death and provided me with all the motivation I needed to try and keep things under control. Hearing that 54,000 diabetics have amputations each year is yet another reminder. Yikes!

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• 5 tips to keep your glucose levels balanced during sleep
• What is the cost of diabetes?

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