Taking a proactive role in underserved communities to educate the community about natural and easy lifestyle changes has shown an incredible potential for turning around the diabetes epidemic.
More than 200 participants in the San Francisco Bay area that met criteria for the study … had family history and currently identified problems with obesity and also were in some of the poorer neighborhoods … were followed during a study that provided lifestyle counseling.
Measurements for blood sugar and tryglicerides were taken, as well as data on eating habits, activity levels, and other markers of healthy living.
Half of the participants received phone call counseling sessions for free at least once per month on simple and inexpensive changes that can be made to keep diabetes away and improve other health issues.
The scientists found that after 6 months, those who had received counseling had not only lost more fat but were eating more fresh vegetables and had blood sugar improvements.
No medication was dispensed, no experimental or invasive techniques were used… just simple voice-to-voice counseling providing reinforcement and education.
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This does sound good. I do not know where that could happen here in coastal South Texas. Small farming and cotton community here! I know my own doctor would not appreciate a patient taking up so much time; and I live to far away from any town that would have a place for even a group for diabetes patients to create their own self-help group, and it would likely be illegal to do. Professionals have a difficult time getting past the legalities of group gatherings. Without medical help, there would be no “sticking” other than “stick it yourself”, with only sugar levels accessed. It does sound like a great idea, Jodi, plus, that group found out other important info too!
Sounds good for thoes new to diabites but what about us that have had it for more then 8 years what about us ????