In 1452, Aretaeus of Cappicodia named a disease “diabianien” which meant “to siphon” in Greek. That was the first historical account of the disease which was later called “Sweet Urine disease” because of the sugar in the urine (History of Diabetes). Today, we know it as diabetes.

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Here are some essential areas about diabetes that we will talk about today: Just WHAT is diabetes? WHERE do we get it from? WHO are at risk at acquiring it? HOW do we acquire it? Is there a WAY to stop it? Can diabetes be TREATED? Is HELP available?

History of Diabetes Diabetes is a disease the body is not capable of producing adequate insulin (a hormone) the body is unable to use insulin, or both. (Prevention, 2011) Symptoms of diabetes unquenchable thirst and insatiable hunger constant feelings of fatigue frequent urination Sudden unexplained losing/ gaining weight impaired vision wounds that do not heal.

How Diabetes is Acquired or Transmitted What causes a person to acquire diabetes? bioelf.org

Important data regarding the diabetic population Number of people with diabetes(American Diabetes Association, 2012) Below 20 years old 215,000, or 0.26% of this age bracket have diabetes This means 1 for every 400 children and adolescents has diabetes 20 – 64 years old 25.6 million, or 11.3% of this age bracket have diabetes 65 years and above 10.9 million, or 26.9% of this age bracket have diabetes Men 13.0 million, or 11.8% of all men 20 years old or older have diabetes Women 12.6 million, or 10.8% of all women 20 years old or older have diabetes Race and ethnic groups 7.1% of non-Hispanic whites 8.4% of Asian Americans 12.6% of non-Hispanic blacks 11.8% of Hispanics Among Hispanics, the rates were: 35% on the average (Diabetes Basics)

Can Diabetes be treated? YES, it can! Traditional ways of treating: Monitoring and testing of blood sugar Medications to control blood sugar *Pills *Injection of insulin Proper diet and nourishment

Lifestyle-change can be Life-saving! Proper diet and a weight loss program can effectively treat the disease. Exercise makes the body healthy and enables it to maintain healthy levels of blood sugar.

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Resources (con) Setabaid Services Inc (Setebaid Services, 2011) Setabaid Services – insulin-dependent children ages 8 to18, who have type 1 or 2 diabetes, are invited to a one- week camp. provides diabetes awareness program facilitates support programs for diabetic people improve the quality of life for diabetic people offers a hands-on program to diabetes awareness 1-week diabetes camp is conducted annually, majority of campers show an improvement in their HbA1C levels after joining the 1-week camp for 5 years. Awarded the Markel Corporation's Safety First Award in 1999 and every year hence.

Knowledge is Power… Children are taught about taking responsibility over their disease and about saving lives – it could be their own.

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