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Diabetes - A National Epidemic
Are you a diabetic? If so, you are definitely not alone. There
are approximately 16 million people in the United States who have
diabetes. Public health experts believe diabetes will be the next
great lifestyle disease epidemic to afflict the United States. A
study by doctors from the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) recently startled people with the finding that
the prevalence of diagnosed cases of diabetes had increased 33%
over the past eight years.
While an estimated 11 million have been diagnosed, 5 million
people are not aware that they have the disease. Each day
approximately 2,200 people are diagnosed with diabetes. About
798,000 people will be diagnosed this year. Do you have a friend
or family member with diabetes? If you have not been diagnosed as
a diabetic, are you perhaps one of the millions that are
undiagnosed? The following are some warning signs to look
for:
· Frequent urination
· Unusual thirst
· Extreme hunger
· Extreme fatigue
· Irritability
· Frequent infections
· Blurred vision
· Cuts / bruises that are slow to heal
· Tingling / numbness in the hands and feet
· Recurring skin, gum or bladder infections
There are two primary reasons for Diabetes, 1) A prolonged
diet high in carbohydrates and 2) Improper and under nourishment.
Today, most people with diabetes are only treating the symptoms
and not getting to the root of the problem. Furthermore, most
medications given to diabetics are compounding problems instead
of getting to the source. The best way to manage Diabetes is to
get to the root causes.
Diabetics can help protect themselves by changing their daily
routine. Although doctors have stated that there is no cure for
diabetes, the following is recommended:
· Exercise
· Reducing sugar consumption
· Improved nutrition
· Nutritional supplementation
A company named Sportron International has developed a "
Diabetic Pack " that is nutritionally supporting today's crisis
with dramatic results. World renown nutritionist, Dr. W. Alan
Tomlinson recently said, "Sportron's Diabetic Pack is the most
advanced nutritional support available and has been
scientifically developed to intervene and assist in cases of
abnormal sugar metabolism."
The bottom line is that Diabetes has become a national
epidemic. In an effort to assist Diabetics, there is a Weekly
Diabetic Support Call with Live Q & A session Thursdays 8:30
EST 212-990-8000 passcode 9902# . This is not a sales call, it is
a support call. provide a weekly environment where people can
build relationships, feel cared about, share their ideas and ask
questions... sort of a "radio talk show format"... very relaxed,
impromptu and therefore always different each week. To learn
more, you may visit http://www.diabetesmatrix.com
Troy Simon
DiabetesMatrix.com
1-888-348-8202
http://www.diabetesmatrix.com
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