DiabetesDiabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce insulin or does not use it properly. Insulin is the hormone secreted by the pancreas to convert sugar and other food into energy for the body. Type 1 diabetes results from the body's failure to produce insulin while Type 2 diabetes results when the body does not properly use insulin. Most Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes can often go undiagnosed because its symptoms can seem harmless. Some of the symptoms of diabetes include: - Frequent urination
- Excessive thirst
- Unusual weight loss
- Extreme hunger
- Blurry vision
- Increased fatigue
- Irritability
The Diabetes Prevention Program study showed that Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by making changes to eating habits and increasing physical activity. Thirty minutes a day of moderate physical activity and a 5-10% reduction in body weight produced a 58% reduction in diabetes. Source: American Diabetes Association Information on the planned interventions of the Steps to a Healthier New Orleans Diabetes Clinical Care workgroup is in the Community Action Plan. For More Information about Diabetes: American Diabetes Association
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