Happy Halloween and Happy World Diabetes Day? By Debra Hollon, MS, RD, LDN
Just a few days ago we wrapped up the candy packed holiday of Halloween. (Hopefully due to Be Fit, PORTION CONTROL was part of your plan). Now on to World Diabetes Day. You’re probably thinking, what is World Diabetes Day? November 14 has been set aside to help bring attention to the growing issue of Diabetes around the world. This year’s theme is "Understand Diabetes and Take Control".
Why should you be interested?
It has been estimated that every 10 seconds 2 people develop Diabetes. Most likely this means that you or someone you know is being impacted by Diabetes in some fashion.
What can you do?
Here at Mass General, we will be hosting a Diabetes Fair in the main corridor of the hospital on Thursday, November 12th from 9-4pm. Part of this event includes blood glucose finger sticks. In past years, we’ve found people with high blood sugar who didn’t know it until this test! Stop by to learn more about how you can reduce your risk for developing diabetes.
Be aware of the common symptoms of Diabetes:
Click here to learn more http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/files/docs/WDD09-poster-1.pdf
Why should you be interested?
It has been estimated that every 10 seconds 2 people develop Diabetes. Most likely this means that you or someone you know is being impacted by Diabetes in some fashion.
What can you do?
Here at Mass General, we will be hosting a Diabetes Fair in the main corridor of the hospital on Thursday, November 12th from 9-4pm. Part of this event includes blood glucose finger sticks. In past years, we’ve found people with high blood sugar who didn’t know it until this test! Stop by to learn more about how you can reduce your risk for developing diabetes.
Be aware of the common symptoms of Diabetes:
Click here to learn more http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/files/docs/WDD09-poster-1.pdf
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