Looking for ideas for the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes for Black Communities?

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1. WhO WhAt?. says:

   December 4, 2009 at 3:58 am

   Print up flyer’s, walk around the street & local stores, show statics on how much type 2 diabetes has risen in the black community!, list what puts them at risk, and preventives talk! talk! TALK to people, anyone! you will start to come across others with the same concerns and they might have better means of putting the info out to people then you have people you can work with.
2. Evofirst says:

   December 6, 2009 at 10:34 pm

   “Type 2 diabetes occurs mainly in people aged over 40. The ‘first-line’ treatment is diet, weight control and physical activity. If the blood glucose level remains high despite these measures, then tablets to reduce the blood glucose level are usually advised. Insulin injections are needed in some cases. Other treatments include reducing blood pressure if it is high, and other measures to reduce the risk of complications.”

   Who is at risk for getting prediabetes and diabetes?

   You are at risk for getting prediabetes or diabetes if:

   * You are overweight or obese.
   * You have a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes.
   * You were diagnosed with diabetes during pregnancy or had a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds at birth.
   * You belong to any of the following ethnic groups: black, Native American, Latin American, or Asian/Pacific Islander.
   * You have high blood pressure (above 140/90 mm Hg).
   * Your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol level (good cholesterol) is less than 40 mg per dL (for men) or less than 50 mg per dl (for women), or your triglyceride level is higher than 250 mg per dL.

   What can I do to prevent diabetes?

   By making changes in your lifestyle, you can lower your risk of getting diabetes. If you are overweight, losing 5 to 7 percent of your total body weight can help. Losing weight also will lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

   Exercise of any kind can lower your risk of getting diabetes. Your exercise routine should include 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five times a week. Be sure to stay at an exercise level that your doctor says is safe for you.

   Following a healthy diet also can help. Eat foods like salads, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, beans, poultry, and other meats. Don’t eat a lot of white sugar, honey, or molasses. Eat foods made with whole grains instead of white flour.

   Less than 30 percent of your total daily calories should come from fat. Less than 10 percent of your daily calories should come from saturated fat. Carbohydrates should make up 50 to 60 percent of your total daily calories. Your diet also should include at least 20 grams of fiber per day.

   Your doctor might refer you to a dietitian or diabetic educator for help in changing your eating habits.

   A few of my friends take this to maintain healthy glucose level in their body, perhaps you should take a look for yourself: