"...November is Diabetes Awareness Month.As I think about this, I recall many patients who I have counseled through our Nutrition Program for pre-diabetic and diabetic conditions. I remember their disappointment as we discussed that their fertility “treatment” would be at a short-term pause until their blood sugar numbers lowered to safer levels. As a Nutritionist providing direct care to fertility patients, I do know how difficult it is for a patient and her partner to take extra time to optimize their health. I also know that diabetes risk can be lowered with simple lifestyle changes. I have seen couples improve their health, lower glucose levels within 2-3 months and move forward to become pregnant. Disappointment turned to hope.
Myth: Diabetes is not that serious of a disease.
Diabetes is occurring in the U.S. in epidemic proportions and is a real health threat. Data from the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet estimate 26 million U.S. children and adults have diabetes. What I find even more alarming—7 million American have no idea they have diabetes and 79 million have pre-diabetes. Diabetes is increasingly diagnosed in women and men in their childbearing years. In the 20 yrs and older age group, a total of 1.9 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in 2010. Of this 1.9 million, 465,000 individuals aged 20-45yrs old were newly diagnosed..."
Diabetes is occurring in the U.S. in epidemic proportions and is a real health threat. Data from the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet estimate 26 million U.S. children and adults have diabetes. What I find even more alarming—7 million American have no idea they have diabetes and 79 million have pre-diabetes. Diabetes is increasingly diagnosed in women and men in their childbearing years. In the 20 yrs and older age group, a total of 1.9 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in 2010. Of this 1.9 million, 465,000 individuals aged 20-45yrs old were newly diagnosed..."
