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𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 Today, let’s raise awareness for diabetes—a condition impacting millions in our country. Shockingly, 𝟖.𝟕 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬, meaning they have diabetes and don’t even know it. Here are some eye-opening facts: 𝟗𝟎-𝟗𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝟐, which are linked to obesity and lack of physical activity. 𝟏.𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, with more than half of Asian Americans and nearly half of Hispanics are undiagnosed. For me, this hit close to home. About two years ago, my daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝟏 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞, often occurring at a young age, where the pancreas can’t produce insulin. Unlike Type 2, Type 1 is unrelated to lifestyle and cannot be prevented. 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝟏 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝟐 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. Believe me, you don’t want to become Type 2 diabetic if it’s preventable. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐎𝐖: go for a walk, start resistance training, consume less sugar, and eat more protein throughout the day. (Under eating protein will leave you overeating carbs). 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐃𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰. Type 1 or Type 2, Diabetes is serious.

November marks American Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when the nation comes together to shed light on a chronic disease that affects millions. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about 37 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer. But there’s also good news: Taking charge of your health today may help you prevent diabetes health problems. Research shows that managing your diabetes as soon as possible after diagnosis may help prevent diabetes health problems. You can start by managing your diabetes ABCs. 🔵 A is for the A1C test that health care professionals use to measure your average blood glucose levels. Some people with diabetes also use devices to track their blood glucose throughout the day and night. 🔵 B is for blood pressure. 🔵 C is for cholesterol. Lifestyle habits such as planning healthy meals, being physically active, getting enough sleep, and not smoking may help you manage your diabetes ABCs, too. You don’t have to do it all at once. Start slow and build healthier habits from there. The medical team at Mountain Laurel Integrated Healthcare can help you manage your diabetes ABCs. Make your appointment today: (304) 792-7130 or (304) 235-2954. Where Change Begins.

🌐 World Diabetes Day 2024: Toward Equal Access for All Diabetes continues to be a major health challenge, impacting millions in South Africa and globally. This year’s World Diabetes Day is a reminder that access to diabetes management tools should not be a luxury—it’s a necessity. Screening, Tracking, and Monitoring: These three pillars of diabetes care are essential to improving patient outcomes. However, in many disadvantaged areas, access to something as basic as a glucometer is limited. Without these tools, individuals face a greater risk of complications that could otherwise be prevented or managed with timely intervention. A Life-Changing Tool: Regular blood glucose monitoring empowers individuals to take control of their health, make informed dietary and lifestyle choices, and ultimately live healthier lives. Imagine the impact of everyone having this power regardless of location or income. This World Diabetes Day, let’s ask ourselves: How can we support equal access to diabetes care in our communities? Equitable healthcare isn't just about treating a condition—it's about building a future where every person has the tools they need to thrive. Seanokeng M. Nyeleti Bicky Mthombeni

Approximately 4 in 10 adults have raised blood pressure, which often goes undiagnosed, which may give rise to many diseases such as kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, etc. Primary hypertension is the more common type of elevated blood pressure that doesn't have a clear cause, it's often part of what's called "metabolic syndrome", also known as the disease of the Western world. Metabolic syndrome is typically caused by eating more carbohydrates than the body can handle, especially high glycaemic carbs that are quickly digested, such as white flour and pure sugar. Carbohydrates start getting broken down into simple sugars as soon as arrive in your stomach, which raises your blood sugar the moment it's taken up by the bloodstream. The body then produces more insulin, in order to take care of this blood sugar. Raised insulin levels seem to lead to the accumulation of fluid and salt in the body. This increases blood pressure. In addition, high levels of insulin can thicken the tissue around blood vessels, which also may contribute to elevated blood pressure. Low carb/keto lifestyle is a natural way to lower down blood pressure levels. Choose to be healthy by natural lifestyle interventions!

Pictured here on a previous visit to Brisbane with the Group CEO of Diabetes Australia, Justine Cain. Acknowledging World Diabetes Day today. My big brother, Brighton, had type 1 diabetes and passed away from related complications almost 14 years ago. Type 1 diabetes is generally understood to be an autoimmune disease for which my brother had no say in its onset. Did you know that type 2 diabetes is fundamentally brought about as a nutritional disorder, is lifestyle driven, and can in fact be reversed?! The related complications associated with T2D are, however, similar/same as if a patient had T1D. But, unlike my brother, with T2D you do get to have a say! Why then would people choose to continue to suffer? Well, it’s because they haven’t been sufficiently informed and educated to make the appropriate changes. If this is you (or soon to be you if you’re pre-diabetic) then I want you to know that it’s not your fault. BUT you are the only one who can do something about it!!! That’s why I created Simplr Health in the first place. And that’s why my team have created tonight’s event, Untangling Metabolic Health. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3KmUUeD It’s our commitment to make a profound and lasting difference in the quality and quantity of people’s lives. Please register to attend, support what we’re up to impacting, get enormous value for yourself, and more than anything, let us contribute to you. 🙏 Your champion in health and vitality, Dean Kilby

It's strange, but I hope everyone suffers from a disease some day. Foul thinking, right? But there's a big reason behind it. Every single day, I see people destroying their health with every passing moment. They haven't realized the value of healthy behaviors. They're either genetically elite, or lucky enough to not witness an illness. Now, it's of utmost importance for people to realize the value of • exercising regularly, and • engaging in healthy eating behaviours. That's inescapable. I wish more people do that sooner in their lives. I don't care how you start. You just need to start. By fair or foul means – I don't care. Why? Because I've repeatedly seen that people who work hard regularly to achieve remission of diseases like : • Fatty liver • PCOS / PCOD • Type 2 diabetes • Type 1 diabetes • Cardiovascular diseases • Thyroid disorders • Muscular pain disorders are the same people who would have never valued these behaviours, had they never witnessed the disease. But how can I wish someone a disease? Because for some people, instant fear works the best. • Blood test results • Recent close one's death • Negative body-based comments are sometimes the biggest motivators. --------------- PS - I cover health topics regularly that no one talks about. • I've started the intake of clients for October. • My newsletter covers these unconventional topics in detail. Want to read it ? Join 2500+ readers👇

November marks American Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when the nation comes together to shed light on a chronic disease that affects millions. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about 37 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer. But there’s also good news: Taking charge of your health today may help you prevent diabetes health problems. Research shows that managing your diabetes as soon as possible after diagnosis may help prevent diabetes health problems. You can start by managing your diabetes ABCs. 🔵 A is for the A1C test that health care professionals use to measure your average blood glucose levels. Some people with diabetes also use devices to track their blood glucose throughout the day and night. 🔵 B is for blood pressure. 🔵 C is for cholesterol. Lifestyle habits such as planning healthy meals, being physically active, getting enough sleep, and not smoking may help you manage your diabetes ABCs, as well. You don’t have to do it all at once. Start slow and build healthier habits from there. The medical team at Mountain Laurel Integrated Healthcare can help you manage your diabetes ABCs. Let us assist you with diabetes treatment and management. Make your appointment today: (304) 792-7130. Where Change Begins.

🌟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 🌟 Metabolic health issues often develop silently, with symptoms only appearing once serious damage is done. Key contributors include insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, which can lead to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease if left unchecked. 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 - a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels - further increases these risks. It has been estimated that the incidence of metabolic syndrome 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝟮𝟬-𝟯𝟬% 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲. The consequences of metabolic syndrome are serious, raising the likelihood of 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝟮 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬, heart disease, stroke, and other chronic inflammatory conditions. Indeed, patients with metabolic syndrome have a 𝟰𝟱% 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝟮𝟱% 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. Early warning signs to watch for include persistent fatigue, increased hunger and sugar cravings, difficulty losing weight, brain fog, and skin changes. Recognizing and addressing these signs early can help prevent severe health conditions. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀, 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. #InsulinResistance #Inflammation #MetabolicHealth #MetabolicSyndrome #PreventiveCare

November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about 38 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer. But there’s also good news: Taking charge of your health may help you prevent diabetes health problems. Research shows that men are twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes due to a higher likelihood of having belly fat, which is associated with insulin resistance.1 Oftentimes type 2 diabetes affects men during the most productive years of their life, ages 35–54, and at lower body mass index (BMI) levels than women. If left untreated, type 2 diabetes can lead to serious medical complications, such as erectile dysfunction, retrograde ejaculation, low sexual libido, heart disease, problems with nerves, eyes, and kidneys, and loss of muscle mass.4 https://lnkd.in/dTgcQaAJ

HYPERGLYCEMIA Overview High blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia, affects people who have diabetes. Several factors can play a role in hyperglycemia in people with diabetes. They include food and physical activity, illness, and medications not related to diabetes. Skipping doses or not taking enough insulin or other medication to lower blood sugar also can lead to hyperglycemia. It's important to treat hyperglycemia. If it's not treated, hyperglycemia can become severe and cause serious health problems that require emergency care, including a diabetic coma. Hyperglycemia that lasts, even if it's not severe, can lead to health problems that affect the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart. Symptoms Hyperglycemia usually doesn't cause symptoms until blood sugar (glucose) levels are high — above 180 to 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 10 to 11.1 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). Symptoms of hyperglycemia develop slowly over several days or weeks. The longer blood sugar levels stay high, the more serious symptoms may become. But some people who've had type 2 diabetes for a long time may not show any symptoms despite high blood sugar levels. Early signs and symptoms Recognizing early symptoms of hyperglycemia can help identify and treat it right away. Watch for: Frequent urination Increased thirst Blurred vision Feeling weak or unusually tired Later signs and symptoms If hyperglycemia isn't treated, it can cause toxic acids, called ketones, to build up in the blood and urine. This condition is called ketoacidosis. Symptoms include: Fruity-smelling breath Dry mouth Abdominal pain Nausea and vomiting Shortness of breath Confusion Loss of consciousness #snsinstitutions #snsdensignthinking #designthinkers