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I only wish I could post this clip directly on the site, and save it for eternity. It’s quite intriguing.
For those of us who don’t understand the complexity of diabetes and how it affects the body, Oprah and Dr. Oz (my nerdy health crush) have shared with us this little clip that packs a very insightful punch.
For those interested, please take a look and give five minutes of your time to understanding how our eating habits truly harm our bodies, and then use the following links to try to make a few changes!
Sidenote: Check out this post about the toxicity of sugar.
I’d like to hear from you. Does this video affect how you perceive diabetes? How do you feel about this video? What are your thoughts?
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My dr has me on aspirin, 2000mg of fish oil daily, simvastatin (cholesterol) and lots of fruits and veggies. When he allowed me to exercise (after another 30lbs loss), I was given a HUGE warning signs list: chest pains, dizzyness, constant monitoring of blood sugars before and after activity, bruising, pain vs soreness, etc… I asked why even exercise, and he said despite the dangers, it’s more dangerous for me to stay a diabetic with my current weight. I may always be diabetic, but I can improve my body to a healthy weight where I just monitor my blood sugars with diet and exercise, not meds. Both my mother and father have had heart attacks and they just aren’t the same people.
My problem now is waking up after a nap or sleep with a sharp chest pain and wondering if this is “it”, and if upon meeting my Maker I’ll be before a huge chicken explaining why I fried so many of its brethen in my former fat life… . Then I sit up and belch. Collard Greens, cabbage, brussel sprouts, and cucumbers will do that to ‘ya!
Thanks so much for posting this. 24 years old and I found out I had diabetes out of the blue. I had always had normal sugar levels, when at the doctor. All of sudden i started getting the Depo Birth Control and I get Diabetes…whats really strange is after i stop using it, my numbers came down drastically, but I still try my best to cut back on the Carbs, and Sugar, and i feel much better. I even cut out juices. But thanks for posting this.
Oh, Girl so you like Oz huh?
I once worked in the hospital where he practices. And he does practice what he preaches; he eats a lot of fruits and veggies.
Holy Hell!!! I am literally in tears over here. I am diabetic and have never in my life had this disease explained to me in this way.
If I don’t do something. I am going to die.
I’m a 33 yr old that found out I was diabetic 2 years ago when i started having headaches, blurred vision, and would just lay in bed all day with no energy. I’ve just come to grips with all of the problems that you can have with uncontrolled sugars. I’ve begun to eat write, switched over to wheat bread and pastas, and cut out all the fastfood and sodas (diet) and have been able to keep normal sugars, and feel alot better. The only thing I need to do know is exercise, I have to find the perfect time for me because I work nights, but i’m working on it. Trying to stay focused 🙂
i’m fairly privy to the dangers of diabetes so, in all honesty, the video’s not that bad to me.
besides, nothing could ever affect my view on diabetes the way that watching my mother’s amputations and ultimate death, did.
been type One Diabetic since i was 9.. runs in my family and I was the lucky winner…
not easy and at 41 im thankful to see that number, ive had many diabetic friends pass at an early age…..
recently started a low carb lifestyle and my numbers are amazing.. working out more and thats the hardest part! its not easy i still struggle, it is WORK but i decided that living was more important than just being alive for the sake of it… We are island folks and food is the center of our familial union, we eat and we eat good but our blood touches everything and you have to look at starches, salt (my issue) fried food etc.. .
my great aunt was an amputee, my dad had a kidney transplant my grandparents passed from complications, yup a heart attack while yapping on the phone, *sorry having a moment* and just about all of my elder family members have it.
its the silent killer for real, met someone who didnt know he was diabetic till i saw the signs checked his sugar and forced him to go to the Dr.
As a community we need to be more aware and as a family make an effort to keep everyone healthier..
been type One Diabetic since i was 9.. runs in my family and I was the lucky winner…
not easy and at 41 im thankful to see that number, ive had many diabetic friends pass at an early age…..
recently started a low carb lifestyle and my numbers are amazing.. working out more and thats the hardest part! its not easy i still struggle, it is WORK but i decided that living was more important than just being alive for the sake of it… We are island folks and food is the center of our familial union, we eat and we eat good but our blood touches everything and you have to look at starches, salt (my issue) fried food etc.. .
my great aunt was an amputee, my dad had a kidney transplant my grandparents passed from complications and just about all of my elder family members have it.
its the silent killer for real, met someone who didnt know he was diabetic till i saw the signs checked his sugar and forced him to go to the Dr.
As a community we need to be more aware and as a family make an effort to keep everyone healthier..
No need to re-watch the video, saw the original episode…my sister was just recently diagnosed a diabetic & was hospitalized for dehydration & high blood sugar levels… Well just ystrdy, I called to see how she was doing and although she felt a little better she says she didn’t understand why her levels were high again (300+), so I dissected what she ate for breakfast, etc and it wasn’t that bad, boiled eggs & bacon, etc..however, she mentioned how she had 4-5 graham cracker squares & I looked up the sugar grams & it was 8g per 1 square… And she ate 4-5, well that’s 40grams total & for a diabetic that’s pretty bad…I tried to offer my help & she didn’t bite…20g of sugar is my daily limit and I feel that’s a safe amount and I’m not a diabetic.
Look on the website of Dr. Oz
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/how-diabetes-affects-you
I never quite knew what it was until this video. I’m about 30lb overweight and I’m Obese according to BMI charts. I have asked family members, aunts, uncles, grandparents (most of whom are overweight as well) on both sides about Diabetes but no one has had it so I never knew what it was or how it effected people. I often wonder how at-risk I am if it’s not hereditary. I’m not gonna sit around and find out though. As a matter of fact this train of thought alone is what made me drag myself to the elliptical last night.
This was insightful. And has convicted me not to wait until Jan 1, 2013 to start this journey as that may be too late. Again, thank you and let’s keep putting one foot in front of the other towards a healthier lifestyle.
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