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Prediabetes And Exercise
By Steven E. Reznick, provides a look at the average blood sugar level over the group, newly diagnosed prediabetics usually don’t end up
M.D., FACP previous eight to 12 weeks and is fairly independent of the developing full-blown diabetes if they watch their weight
Prediabetes is a condition previous few meals. and get active.
that identifies individuals Gone are the days of the physician saying to his patient, A recent study published in BMC Endocrine Disorders
who have an increased “Your blood sugar was elevated at 120” and the patient found that aerobic exercise was best at controlling
risk of becoming Type II responding, “Well it was my birthday this week and I had hemoglobin A1C levels but resistance training was not far
diabetics. It is diagnosed some cake and alcoholic drinks causing the elevation.” The behind. Those individuals who engaged in both aerobic
with either a fasting blood hemoglobin A1C removes that reason. training plus resistance training showed better weight control
glucose measurement of 100 When physicians diagnose patients with prediabetes we and fasting blood glucose levels than the control groups or
to 125 mg/dl or an elevated try and educate the patient and family, encouraging a healthy aerobic training alone. When evaluating the data both aerobic
hemoglobin A1C level. eating lifestyle, weight reduction if they are overweight training and resistance training helped.
The message to me for my patients is, if you are a
The hemoglobin A1C level and regular exercise. Fortunately, in the senior citizen age prediabetic, start exercising doing what you enjoy doing.
Homes For Our Troops To Kick Make it fun, not work. Couple that with a dietary education
from a trained dietitian or diabetes peer educator and you
Off Building Of Home For Injured will do well.
Vitamin D And Autoimmune Disease
Karen Costenbader, M.D., of the Brigham and Women’s
Soldier In West Palm Beach, Fla. Hospital in Boston reported at a plenary session of the
American College of Rheumatology that adults taking 2,000
IU of Vitamin D and one gram of omega-3 fatty acids daily
were less likely to develop autoimmune disease than adults
The national nonprofit vehicle. SSG DeLoach lost his sight as taking a placebo. Costenbader’s research group reviewed data
organization, Homes For Our a result of the blast. from the Vitamin D and omega-3 vital trial which included
Troops (HFOT) kicked off the The home being built for SSG 2,000 men ages 50 and older and women 55 and older.
building of a specially adapted DeLoach will feature more than 40 In her work, Costenbader looked at almost 17,000
custom home for Army Staff major special adaptations such as participants who had blood tests for Vitamin D levels and
Sergeant Joseph “Blake” widened doorways for wheelchair omega-3 fatty acids. The study groups were followed for over
DeLoach on Saturday, Nov. 20 at access, a roll-in shower, and kitchen a five-year period. Those supplemented with Vitamin D and
10 a.m. SSG DeLoach was injured amenities that include pull-down shelving and lowered omega-3 fatty acids reduced the incidence of autoimmune
while serving in Afghanistan. countertops. The home will also alleviate the mobility and disease by 25 to 30 percent.
The community kickoff event safety issues associated with a traditional home, including Vitamin D supplements and omega-3 fatty acid
signified the start of the build navigating a wheelchair through narrow hallways or over supplements are readily available, inexpensive and nontoxic
process and introduced SSG thresholds, or reaching for cabinets that are too high. when taken in appropriate dosages. Their use should be
DeLoach to the community. The HFOT has built 322 homes since the organization’s encouraged.
event was held at Cornerstone inception in 2004. Homes For Our Troops relies on Board Certified in internal medicine, with added
Fellowship, 13969 Orange Blvd., contributions from donors, supporters, and corporate partners qualifications in geriatrics, Steven E. Reznick, M.D., has
West Palm Beach, FL 33412. for the building of each veteran’s home. Community practiced locally since 1979. He is recognized by local
On Oct. 18, 2010, the career SSG DeLoach enjoyed so members may hold fundraisers or make donations. To find physicians as a “Best Doctor” and is a national health
much came to an abrupt end during his second deployment. out more on how to get involved or make a donation visit care blogger. To schedule a complimentary meeting
While on a mission with the 1-32nd Cavalry, 101st www.hfotusa.org. with Dr. Reznick, and learn about his personalized care
Airborne Division, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, a Read more about SSG DeLoach’s story and watch his membership practice, call (561) 368-0191 or visit www.
rocket propelled grenade struck Staff Sergeant DeLoach’s video at www.hfotusa.org/deloach. BocaConciergeDoc.com.
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