As obesity rates in the United States are on the rise, Americans are also seeing an increase in diabetes. Today, in the United States nearly 21 million children and adults have diabetes. It is estimated that half of New Yorkers with the disease do not know they have it.
There are two types of diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. It was previously termed “Juvenile Diabetes.” Type 1 Diabetes is where the body does not produce insulin at all. Insulin is the hormone necessary for the body to be able to convert glucose and use it for energy.
Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. With this type of diabetes the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore it.
For both types of diabetes, it is imperative that those who have been diagnosed make it a priority to take good care of their bodies. The time spent on eye care, foot care and skin care as well as heart and oral health, could delay or prevent the onset of dangerous complications later in life. Complications associated with diabetes include heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, stroke, amputation and death.
It is important to know if you may be at risk. You are at risk of developing diabetes if:
€ You are overweight or obese
€ You have a parent or sibling who has diabetes
€ You had diabetes during pregnancy - which is called gestational diabetes
€ You delivered a baby who weighed more than nine pounds at birth
€ You have high blood pressure above 140/90
€ You belong to any of the following ethnic groups:
° African American
° Native American
° Latin American
° Asian/Pacific Islander
Risk also increases with age. If you are over age 45, you are at risk for developing diabetes.
Could you be at risk for diabetes? Go to the American Diabetes Association Web site to take the test at www.diabetes.org/risktest or consult with your local physician to find out more.
Simple lifestyle changes can help to reduce your risk of being diagnosed with diabetes. Incorporating daily physical activity is important. Walking, running and biking are just a few ways to help you shed some extra pounds. Changing eating habits will also help. Eating breakfast and/or adding fiber to your diet will help you snack less often and help prevent overeating throughout the day. Exchanging a piece of chocolate for a piece of fruit for an afternoon snack and incorporating fruits and vegetables at every meal will help you manage your weight. These small changes have an important impact on your health.
The Cayuga Community Health Network received a grant funded by the New York State Department of Health to run the CNY Diabetes Prevention Program for Cayuga County. This grant also serves programs in Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Tompkins counties.
The CNY Diabetes Prevention Partnership will be hosting the third annual “Lunch & Learn” series. The program runs for six weeks and is free to the public. Each week different topics are discussed and a healthy lunch will be provided from local establishments within the community.
Increasing community awareness by educating the public of diabetes risk factors and means of prevention is one of the focuses of the program. The CNY Diabetes Prevention Partnership works to assist individuals with diabetes by providing them with information and resources to help minimize complications from their disease.
Elane Daly is director of health and human services for Cayuga County. She can be reached at 253-1560 or cchealth@dfa.state.ny.us
Lunch & Learn starting back up
The Central New York Diabetes Prevention Partnership will hold its third annual Lunch & Learn Series: “Making Positive Choices for Your Health” starting next week at the Knights of Columbus, 47 Market St., Auburn.
€ July 22 - “Taking Steps to Get Moving” by Marie Sadusky, MHE
€ July 29 - “Learning to Eat Smart,” Christine Gutelius, MA, RD, CDN
€ Aug. 5 - “Taking Steps to Get Moving - Part II” by Sadusky
€ Aug. 12 - “Learning to Eat Smart - Part II” by Gutelius
€ Aug. 19 - “Taking Steps to Get Moving - Part III” by Sadusky
€ Aug. 26 - “Learning to Eat Smart - Part III” by Gutelius
Lunch is provided at each meeting held from noon to 1 p.m.
Interested attendees are encouraged to sign up early for this free program; space is limited. To register, contact Suzanne Hai at
252-4212 or assistant@cayugahealthnetwork.org.
Type 1 Diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. It was previously termed “Juvenile Diabetes.” Type 1 Diabetes is where the body does not produce insulin at all. Insulin is the hormone necessary for the body to be able to convert glucose and use it for energy.
Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. With this type of diabetes the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore it.
For both types of diabetes, it is imperative that those who have been diagnosed make it a priority to take good care of their bodies. The time spent on eye care, foot care and skin care as well as heart and oral health, could delay or prevent the onset of dangerous complications later in life. Complications associated with diabetes include heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, stroke, amputation and death.
It is important to know if you may be at risk. You are at risk of developing diabetes if:
€ You are overweight or obese
€ You have a parent or sibling who has diabetes
€ You had diabetes during pregnancy - which is called gestational diabetes
€ You delivered a baby who weighed more than nine pounds at birth
€ You have high blood pressure above 140/90
€ You belong to any of the following ethnic groups:
° African American
° Native American
° Latin American
° Asian/Pacific Islander
Risk also increases with age. If you are over age 45, you are at risk for developing diabetes.
Could you be at risk for diabetes? Go to the American Diabetes Association Web site to take the test at www.diabetes.org/risktest or consult with your local physician to find out more.
Simple lifestyle changes can help to reduce your risk of being diagnosed with diabetes. Incorporating daily physical activity is important. Walking, running and biking are just a few ways to help you shed some extra pounds. Changing eating habits will also help. Eating breakfast and/or adding fiber to your diet will help you snack less often and help prevent overeating throughout the day. Exchanging a piece of chocolate for a piece of fruit for an afternoon snack and incorporating fruits and vegetables at every meal will help you manage your weight. These small changes have an important impact on your health.
The Cayuga Community Health Network received a grant funded by the New York State Department of Health to run the CNY Diabetes Prevention Program for Cayuga County. This grant also serves programs in Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Tompkins counties.
The CNY Diabetes Prevention Partnership will be hosting the third annual “Lunch & Learn” series. The program runs for six weeks and is free to the public. Each week different topics are discussed and a healthy lunch will be provided from local establishments within the community.
Increasing community awareness by educating the public of diabetes risk factors and means of prevention is one of the focuses of the program. The CNY Diabetes Prevention Partnership works to assist individuals with diabetes by providing them with information and resources to help minimize complications from their disease.
Elane Daly is director of health and human services for Cayuga County. She can be reached at 253-1560 or cchealth@dfa.state.ny.us
Lunch & Learn starting back up
The Central New York Diabetes Prevention Partnership will hold its third annual Lunch & Learn Series: “Making Positive Choices for Your Health” starting next week at the Knights of Columbus, 47 Market St., Auburn.
€ July 22 - “Taking Steps to Get Moving” by Marie Sadusky, MHE
€ July 29 - “Learning to Eat Smart,” Christine Gutelius, MA, RD, CDN
€ Aug. 5 - “Taking Steps to Get Moving - Part II” by Sadusky
€ Aug. 12 - “Learning to Eat Smart - Part II” by Gutelius
€ Aug. 19 - “Taking Steps to Get Moving - Part III” by Sadusky
€ Aug. 26 - “Learning to Eat Smart - Part III” by Gutelius
Lunch is provided at each meeting held from noon to 1 p.m.
Interested attendees are encouraged to sign up early for this free program; space is limited. To register, contact Suzanne Hai at
252-4212 or assistant@cayugahealthnetwork.org.
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