Charity
Proceeds raised from the BS run will be donated to the Canadian Diabetes Association. A great reason to sign-up and run!
What is diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that results from the body’s inability to produce and/or use insulin suffi ciently. The body needs sugar as an energy source. Insulin moves the sugar from our blood stream into our cells, where it is used for energy.
Types of diabetes
Type 1 diabetes occurs in about 10 percent of the population. It is an autoimmune disorder in which the pancreas suddenly stops producing insulin. It will often develop in childhood. It is not preventable. There are no modifiable risk factors with this type of diabetes.Treatment for type 1 diabetes requires insulin given through daily injections. Individuals with type 1 diabetes require careful monitoring of high and low blood sugar levels.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and accounts for about 85 to 90 per centof cases. With type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not effectively transport sugar into the cells. Type 2 diabetes has been closely linked to food selection and sedentary lifestyles. Simply stated, persons are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if they follow a diet high in fats and carbohydrates, coupled with low levels of physical activity.Treatment always involves balancing diet, exercise and stress. Many persons need to use medications to control their sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol.
To date there is no proven way to prevent type 1 diabetes. The onset of type 2 diabetes may be prevented or delayed, through increased physical activity, healthy eating and weight loss. Taking these steps now can lead to a healthier future. Studies have shown that people at risk of type 2 diabetes were able to reduce their risk by 58% by exercising moderately for 30 minutes a day and by losing 5 to 7% of their body weight. In people age 60 and older, the risk was cut by almost 71%. Learn more about diabetes.
About the Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while working to find a cure. The Association delivers on this mission by providing people with diabetes and healthcare professionals with education and services; advocating on behalf of people with diabetes; supporting research and translating research into practical applications.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that results from the body’s inability to produce and/or use insulin suffi ciently. The body needs sugar as an energy source. Insulin moves the sugar from our blood stream into our cells, where it is used for energy.
Types of diabetes
Type 1 diabetes occurs in about 10 percent of the population. It is an autoimmune disorder in which the pancreas suddenly stops producing insulin. It will often develop in childhood. It is not preventable. There are no modifiable risk factors with this type of diabetes.Treatment for type 1 diabetes requires insulin given through daily injections. Individuals with type 1 diabetes require careful monitoring of high and low blood sugar levels.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and accounts for about 85 to 90 per centof cases. With type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not effectively transport sugar into the cells. Type 2 diabetes has been closely linked to food selection and sedentary lifestyles. Simply stated, persons are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if they follow a diet high in fats and carbohydrates, coupled with low levels of physical activity.Treatment always involves balancing diet, exercise and stress. Many persons need to use medications to control their sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol.
To date there is no proven way to prevent type 1 diabetes. The onset of type 2 diabetes may be prevented or delayed, through increased physical activity, healthy eating and weight loss. Taking these steps now can lead to a healthier future. Studies have shown that people at risk of type 2 diabetes were able to reduce their risk by 58% by exercising moderately for 30 minutes a day and by losing 5 to 7% of their body weight. In people age 60 and older, the risk was cut by almost 71%. Learn more about diabetes.
About the Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while working to find a cure. The Association delivers on this mission by providing people with diabetes and healthcare professionals with education and services; advocating on behalf of people with diabetes; supporting research and translating research into practical applications.