Fighting Diabetes in South Carolina

FIGHTING DIABETES IN SOUTH CAROLINA A TALE OF 2 DISEASES 2 kinds of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 TYPE 1 IS AN TYPE 2 IS UNPREVENTABLE CAUSED BY AUTOIMM UNE DISEASE INSULIN-RESISTANCE The immune system treats the The body can no longer use pancreas like an invader insulin effectively The pancreas is destroyed and can As a result, blood sugar levels rise no longer produce insulin Medications and lifestyle changes People with type 1 must take can manage type 2 insulin for life Type 2 Diabetes Is Linked to Obesity Excess weight leads to insulin-resistance Losing weight can control the disease SOUTH CAROLINIANS FACE SERIOUS TYPE 2 RISKS RIP 5th in the nation for 5.6 type 2 diabetes 1 in 8 7th leading Also 6th in the nation for obesity cause of death in the state African-Americans have type 2 16th highest rate in the nation Take Control of Your Type 2 Chances Maintain a Reduce your Exercise Get an annual physical with a diabetes screening healthy weight sugar consumption regularly Already Have Type 2? Take Steps Towards Good Health Check your blood sugar as directed 5.6 Take your medications as directed See your doctor for regular check-ups Eat a healthy, balanced diet Manage your blood pressure and cholesterol Special Focus on Feet Uncontrolled diabetes can cause nerve damage, especially in feet Check your feet daily for signs of injuries and unhealed sores Report numbness to your doctor right away PROVIDED BY: TRIDENT HEALTH wwW.TRIDENTHEALTHBLOG.COM Sources: www.postandcourier.com/article/20121126/PC16/121129551 stateofobesity.org/states/sc/ www.webmd.com/diabetes/tc/diabetes-differences-between-type-1-and-2-topic-overview www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/Diabe- tes/your-guide-diabetes/Pages/index.aspx www.handsonhealth-sc.org/page.php?id%3D909 IMTITTTTTT INSULIN