Our aid station includes water, gatorade, various fruits and snacks, first aid care (bandaids and the like) bicycle repairs and lots of TLC !
We will be manning the last stop out for the 100 mile riders, so we will bring lots of Black Belt energy and enthusiasm to get these riders to the finish line.
What should you know about diabetes?
(from the Tour De Cure website)About Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery. Both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles in the cause of type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes
Results from the body's failure to produce insulin, the hormone that "unlocks" the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. It is estimated that 5-10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes
Usually results from insulin resistance (a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin), combined with relative insulin deficiency. Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90-95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes.
Symptoms of Diabetes
Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms can seem harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes. Some diabetes symptoms include: frequent urination, excessive thirst, extreme hunger, unusual weight loss, increased fatigue, irritability and blurry vision. If you have one or more of these diabetes symptoms, see your doctor right away.
Diabetes Complications are Serious
- Increased risk of heart disease and stroke
- Leading cause of kidney failure
- Nervous system disease and nontraumatic lower-limb amputations
Sensei Chris Feldt
Samurai Karate Studio
803-462-9425
samuraikarate@bellsouth.net
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