Blurry, Tired, Hungry, Tingly......

These symptoms could indicate Type 2 Diabetes.

Today we are continuing with Dr. Jamie McManus' letter on modifiable risk factors to reduce the risk of heart disease.  Do these describe you?  Read what can happen if left untreated and make changes.  If weight loss is indicated, follow www.Just10LBSWithLisa.blogspot.com for my journey.

To Your Health,

Lisa

Modifiable Risk Factor 4:  Having Type 2 Diabetes…This is a serious and increasingly common disease in which the body doesn’t properly use insulin, the hormone produced by the pancreas that is responsible for transporting sugar in the blood into cells of the body where it can be metabolized.  Left untreated, blood sugar levels increase and will damage blood vessels, thus increasing the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.  Being overweight and sedentary are two big risk factors for developing Type 2 Diabetes, and once again, modest weight loss can help prevent diabetes from developing in the first place.  If you already have diabetes, weight loss, improvements in your diet and the addition of fiber can help to naturally improve your blood sugar control.  Regular visits to your health care provider are critical if you already have diabetes.  If you have a family member with diabetes or you are overweight, have your doctor screen you for diabetes, which can often be without symptoms until it is advanced.

To Be Continued.....

Dr. Jamie McManus MD, FAAFP

Chairman, Medical Affairs, Health Sciences & Education
Shaklee Corporation

Know the First Sign of Heart Disease in Men?

Know the

First Sign

     of

Heart Disease

  in Men? 

Sudden Death!

February is Heart Health Awareness Month and today is part 2 of a letter shared by Dr. Jamie McManus on real steps you can take now.  This is a risk factor I am working on modifying.  You can follow me or join along at www.Just10LBSwithLisa.blogspot.com.

To Your Health,

Lisa

Modifiable Risk Factors 1:  Being overweight or obese…

If you are like 65% of Americans who are overweight or obese, the number one thing you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease is to achieve a healthy weight.  Too much body fat, especially around your waist, puts you at higher risk.  Being overweight or obese also increases your risk of other conditions like high cholesterol and triglycerides, stroke and Type 2 Diabetes.  So by losing weight, you can begin to reduce your risk of heart disease.   And the good news is you don’t have to lose a lot of weight to start to improve your health.  Modest weight loss of even as little as 5-10% can significantly improve your cholesterol, blood pressure and risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

To Be Continued....

Dr. Jamie McManus MD, FAAFP

Chairman, Medical Affairs, Health Sciences & Education
Shaklee Corporation