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Diabetic Devahs.Choose It
and Lose It with
me...the
weight project that rewards
Diabetic
Devahs Events  Diabetic
Devahs GALA
CAR
Welcome Diabetic Devahs
  
Diabetes is a disease in which levels of blood glucose,
also called blood sugar, are above normal. People with
diabetes have problems converting food to energy. Normally,
after a meal, the body breaks food down into glucose, which
the blood carries to cells throughout the body. Cells use
insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas, to help them
convert blood glucose into energy.
People develop diabetes because the pancreas does not
make enough insulin or because the cells in the muscles,
liver, and fat do not use insulin properly, or both. As a
result, the amount of glucose in the blood increases while
the cells are starved of energy. Over the years, high blood
glucose, also called hyperglycemia, damages nerves and blood
vessels, which can lead to complications such as heart
disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, nerve problems,
gum infections, and amputation |
What is pre-diabetes?
In pre-diabetes, blood glucose levels are higher than
normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes.
However, many people with pre-diabetes develop type 2
diabetes within 10 years. Experts disagree about the
specific blood glucose level they should use to diagnose
diabetes, and through the years, that number has changed.
Individuals with pre-diabetes have an increased risk of
heart disease and stroke. With modest weight loss and
moderate physical activity, people with pre-diabetes can
delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.
Main Types of Diabetes
The two main types of diabetes are called type 1 and type
2. A third form of diabetes is called gestational diabetes.
- Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes, is
usually first diagnosed in children, teenagers, and young
adults. In this form of diabetes, the pancreas no longer
makes insulin because the body’s immune system has
attacked and destroyed the pancreatic cells specialized to
make insulin. These insulin-producing cells are called
beta cells.
- Type 2 diabetes, formerly called adult-onset diabetes,
is the most common form. People can develop type 2
diabetes at any age, even resistance, a
condition in which muscle, liver, and fat cells do not use
insulin properly. As a result, the body needs more insulin
to help glucose enter cells to be used for energy. At
first, the pancreas keeps up with the added demand by
producing more insulin. In time, however, the pancreas
loses its ability to secrete enough insulin in response to
meals.
- Gestational diabetes is diabetes that first occurs
during pregnancy. When women are pregnant, their need for
insulin appears to increase, and many can develop
gestational diabetes during the late stages of pregnancy.
Although this form of diabetes usually goes away after the
baby is born, a woman who has had it is more likely to
develop type 2 diabetes later in life.
Local Participants
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Weight Loss Goal is divided into segments (approx 5 -10lbs every 25 days) Smaller
goals are easier to reach.
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Weight loss segments:
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Jan 12th - Feb 5th
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*Next Feb 9th - March 5th
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March 9th - April 3rd
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Extended Ending Date
April 6, 201 – May 1, 201
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Must participate
in a minimum of 2 segments
consult your physician before beginning any weight
loss program, project, or plan |
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Vision:
Increasing the awareness of the direct effects of weight and
health.
Mission Statement: Improve health by increasing
weight loss to reduce health problems related to
diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, by
progressively focusing on healthy eating,
exercise as a team and weight loss rewards.
I challenge you
to loose 10 - 20 pounds with me...Your reward will be well worth it...
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Commitment
Fee: $10.
per segment
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Meet the Choose it and Lose it Challenge and receive
a
Reward.
Minimum weight lose 10lbs |
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Contact me at: diabeticdevahs@galacar.com
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For more information, please contact:
Gail of GA LA -
CAR
904-487-9254 |
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Email:
diabeticdevahs@galacar.com
Visit:
http://galacar.com/chooseitandloseit/diabetes.htm
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