While Type 1 Diabetes (to find the cure for which we are walking or iwalking on June 8th) is unpreventable as of now, type 2 diabetes can be prevented!
As modern research shows, "just 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity, coupled with a 5-10% reduction in body weight, produced a 58% reduction in diabetes". Amazingly simple! At least in our John Muir building I think of one change to the lunch routine: walking to Tim Horton's and ordering a sandwich with less meat and more vegetables, a cup of sup, coffee and a timbit, instead of a doughnut. And than - walking back.
Following this link, you will find more information about diabetes prevention from American Diabetes Association.
Our progress report: we have 14 walkers, 24 more to go, or to walk, to be exact. ... or iWalk.
So if in the next 18 days left till the walk 1.3 people register to walk for our team, we will make our goal! Can you be this 1.3 person?
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