| Greetings From Your Health Ministry
Provider Since this is my first article as
your parish nurse, I want to thank you for the warm welcome that I have
received. I welcome visits during my Tuesday (9-12) office hours so that
I can get to know Albright members and your health care needs.
As 2012 starts I have been reading articles on
"Self Care for Life." In years past we depended on our family physician
to keep us healthy. Albert Schweitzer introduced the concept that "every
patients carries her or his doctor inside." Most of us don't really want
to accept this responsibility, we would rather blame genes for our
health problems. Genes definitely do contribute but our diet and
lifestyle also play a part.
Throughout the coming year I would like to look at
ways to improve our health in spite of our genes. Since diabetes is
rising quickly as one of the top 10 causes of death in the US I would
like to start there. As we go along you can give me feedback on you
concerns and the value of forming support groups.
From the Diabetes Support Newsletter:
Once you are diagnosed with diabetes you are
always a diabetic.
There is no cure for diabetes, but there is
promising research being conducted.
Target blood sugar should be 80-120 before
meals and less than 160 2 hours after you eat.
Diabetes doesn't kill you, it's the
complications.
Diet, weight control and exercise are
essential for a healthy life.
High A/C (3 months average blood sugar) should
be 7% and lower.
Complications of diabetes such as stroke,
blindness and amputations are preventable.
Until next time, go with God!
Ruth Wiger
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Trans Fats
Trans fats, the kind found in cookies, many margarines and
fast food, really are the chief villain of the fat world.
Trans fats raise "bad" cholesterol, lower "good"
cholesterol, damage the inner linings of blood vessels and
are linked to diabetes.
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Albright Health Ministry