Re: Diabetes Alert Day

Kurt <kurtwheeling1965@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in part:

On Feb 28, 7:35?am, "Freckles" <puzzlemen...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Jim Chinnis" <jchin...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

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Kurt <kurtwheeling1...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in part:

Among the primary risk factors for type 2 diabetes are being
overweight, sedentary, over the age of 45 and having a family history
of diabetes.

An even better test of risk is a few bg measurements, for crying out loud.
--
Jim Chinnis ? Warrenton, Virginia, USA

And just how many non-diabetics do you know that have meters to test their
BGs, or even know about such meters?

Don

Good point. The purpose of Diabetes Alert Day is to reach out to
those who haven't a clue if they are at risk or not. By answering a
few simple questions they might be informed enough as to the possible
risk to get tested. Not everyone goes to their doctor for a "checkup"
and only see them when there is a specific problem. This might prompt
them to be a bit more proactive in getting tested.

Fortunately, the ADA has been spending a lot of time and money on
diabetes awareness. More and more people are aware of the disease
than ever before and becoming aware that it is an epidemic. Knowledge
is power.

Kurt

But the ADA could perhaps do better by using a blood glucose meter than by
using a set of questions. It could also work to get bg measurements done in
places where people gather. In the US, you can get your blood pressure
checked at a drugstore or a county fair. At some fairs I've seen free
hearing screenings offered. I've never seen a free bg reading offered.
--
Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
.

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