In 2013, over 300 million people throughout the world have diabetes. How can we prevent ourselves from acquiring this disease? Check out this presentation.
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4. WHAT IS DIABETES?
You eat food
Digestive tract
converts
carbohydrates
into glucose
Pancreas
produces
insulin
Insulin lets
cells absorb
glucose for
energy
If pancreas
doesn’t produce
enough insulin,
you develop
Type 2 diabetes
If pancreas
doesn’t produce
insulin, you
develop
Type 1 diabetes
5. Source: Medical News Today
In2013,
over382million
peoplearound
theworld
sufferedfrom
diabetes
Type 1 diabetes10%
90%
Type 2 diabetes
6. Source: WebMD
Type 1
DIABETES
CAUSE
Body’s immune system sees
the insulin-producing cells in
the pancreas as foreign and
destroys them
TREATMENT
Keep blood sugar levels
within a target range
WAYS TO
PREVENT
None so far
9. BE IN THE MOOD FOR
SUPERFOOD
Source: Diabetes
• Beans
• Dark green leafy vegetables
• Citrus fruits
• Sweet potatoes
• Berries
• Tomatoes
• Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids
• Whole grains
• Nuts
• Fat-free milk and yogurt
10. STAY FIT, AVOID
THE SUGAR PIT
• Dance
• Run
• Swim
• Go cycling
• Brisk walksGoal:
30 MINUTESOF
EXERCISEEVERYDAY
11. SLEEP EARLY,
STAY HEALTHY
Source: The New York Times
People who go to sleep late are
more likely to acquire diabetes.
Scientists suggest that consuming
more calories after 8:00 pm and
exposure to artificial light may
have negative effects on
metabolism.
12. =
Did you know?
BE CLEVER,
DRINK MORE WATER
Avoid drinking sugary soft drinks and other unhealthy beverages.
Ask for water instead.
12-ounce can
of regular
Coke
9 1/3
teaspoons
of sugar
Source: Live Strong
13. EMOTIONAL EATING
IS HEALTH CHEATING
Look for other ways to comfort yourself
• Call or talk to someone
• Develop a hobby
• Play with a pet
• Look for a good read
• Engage in arts and crafts
14. Reduce sugar intake
by eating your favorite
cake, chocolate and other sweets
on special occasions only
RESERVE SWEETS AS
SPECIAL TREATS
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