Diabetes News - The Importance Of A1C Levels And Testing

Several leading Diabetes organizations, along with the Advertising Council, have launched a new public education campaign geared to raise awareness of A1C, a key indicator of diabetes management. The new campaign was unveiled on September 21, 2007.

Diabetes is a major health issue in today's society with deadly consequences. Nearly 21 million children and adults have diabetes. People can live for years with unmanaged diabetes causing irreparable damage that can lead to heart attack and stroke. An A1C test could have been their warning sign.

Unfortunately, many people do not know their A1C level. For example, a New York City Department of Health report found that in 2003 eighty-nine percent of patients with diabetes in New York City did not know their A1C level. National figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that 63 percent of all diabetes patients have A1C levels above 7 percent.

A1C is a test that measures a patient's blood glucose level over the previous three months and may also help predict serious health complications like heart attack and stroke. People with diabetes need to know their A1C level to help manage diabetes. The goal for most people with diabetes is to maintain a consistent A1C score of less than 7 percent.

The campaign will seek to reach Americans with a variety of multimedia ads using a strategic "warning signs" approach. The central theme is that many of life's risks to come with warning signs, but for individuals with diabetes, A1C is a warning sign for diabetes and complications like heart attacks and strokes.

The campaign will direct audiences to visit a new interactive Web site and dial toll-free numbers to obtain information explaining the importance of talking to a healthcare provider about the A1C test and the role it can play in reducing the risk of diabetes complications. For more information about the A1C test or the campaign, call 1-877-TEST-A1C (1-877-837-8212).

G. Philip Mason writes extensively on the detection and treatment of Type-1 and Type-2 Diabetes.

His Diabetes website is http://ukandoit.us/Diabetes/index.html

And his Diabetes recent news site is: http://diabetesnotablenews.blogspot.com/

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Feel Younger - By Choice

How do we keep ourselves young, or at least slow down the aging process. There is a multitude of nutritional supplements available to us, to slow down the process, and possibly reverse some adverse conditions that come with age. I will talk about some of them her. If you have a medical condition (diabetes, heart disease, etc. ), check with your health care professional, before beginning a new program of supplements of exercise.

RNA and DNA are the building blocks of life. Over the long haul, damage may have occurred in our body. Replacing RNA and DNA can be helpful in rebuilding damaged tissue and cells. Oral and sublingual forms are available. The sublingual spray has been shown to be absorbed up to 90% by this method, whereas, as little as 3% of the oral has shown to be absorbed.

DHEA is a chemical that is abundant in our systems,when we are young. After the age of 30 the production of this substance drastically drops. Taking DHEA has been shown to help boost the immune system efficiency. It also is helpful in diabetes.

Hyaluronic Acid is another chemical which diminishes as we get older. It is abundant in our eyeballs. It aids in cushioning our joints. And, hyaluronic acid helps keep the skin young and pliable.

Antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, co-enzyme Q10, alpha lipoic acid, beta carotene, folic acid, zinc, and selenium, are powerful agents in keeping our body healthy. Herbs, such as, green tea extract, milk thistle, bromelain, cranberry powder extract,rosemary extract, grapeseed extract, gingko bilabo, ginger root, hawthorn berry, bilberry, zeaxanthin, lutein,also aid in the anti-aging process.

Attitude has much to do with aging faster or slower. Socialize with people who think younger. Do not let other drag you down. Feel and experience the good things in your life. Really, feel them in your soul and spirit. Do not let them pass you by. God has put them there, just for you.

Exercise is important to keeping the body vital and young. Do not restrict yourself to one type of exercise. Variety is better. Walking or jogging is good for your cardiovascular system. Weight training helps make your body structure strong ( the skeletal system and muscular system and your core ). Stretching increases your flexibility. Yoga,Tai Chi, and other of this type of exercise, increases your flexibility and strengthens your core. All of these done in moderation can help keep the aches and pains associated with aging at bay.

Relax. This is very important. Learn to relax. Learn to meditate, to block out the nuisances of the outside world. Meditation does not have to be done in the seated lotus position. Just relax in your favorite chair and think about nothing. A massage chair may be a good investment. This will allow you to relax and the massage action will stimulate blood flow at the same time.

Enjoy your years, Enjoy your time. Look your best. Feel your best. Life is an experience to be experienced and cherished.

Written by John Markus at http://www.feelmorelife.com John had been a pharmacist for 33 years. His wife has type I diabetes. Also, his eight year old granddaughter has diabetes. He and his family have been dealing with these type of problems for a long time. Tough at times, but successfully in end. John has also studied exercise and nutrition, and their effects on the body and medical conditions for 30 plus years.

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