2. Biometrics Screening Summary Report: Old
Fashion Days 2013
Total clients tested: 63
# with total Cholesterol > 200 24% of total 38
# With HDL <20 15% of total 24
# with Blood sugar >140 4%
# with A1C > 6.0% 7% of total 11
# with BP > Stage 1 (140/90) 12% of total 19
3. What is Diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes. Type 1
diabetes is an autoimmune
disease in which the body's
immune system destroys the
cells in the pancreas that
produce insulin, resulting in no
or a low amount of insulin.
People with type 1 diabetes
must take insulin daily in order
to live.
Type 2 diabetes. Type 2
diabetes is a result of the
body's inability to make
enough, or to properly
use, insulin. Type 2 diabetes
may be controlled with
diet, exercise, and weight
loss, or may require oral
medications and/or insulin
injections.
4. Diabetes Cont.
Gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM). Gestational diabetes
mellitus GDM) occurs in
pregnant women who have
not been diagnosed with
diabetes in the past. It
results in the inability to use
the insulin that is present
effectively and it usually
disappears after delivery.
GDM may be controlled with
diet, exercise, and attention
to weight gain. Women
with GDM may be at higher
risk for type 2 diabetes later
in life.
5. A1C Test for Diabetes Control
This is a blood test used
to determine the
average blood sugar
control over the past 2
or 3 months.
The A1C rises as your
blood sugar rises.
The normal ranges for a
person with out
diabetes is 4 to 6%
The goal for most adults
with diabetes is an A1C
at or below 7%
The higher your A1C
the greater your risk of
diabetes related
problems.
6. Diabetes Facts
African-Americans are two
times more likely to develop
diabetes than white Americans.
Diabetes is the fifth leading
cause of death among AsianAmericans and Pacific Islander
Americans between ages
45 and 64.
African-Americans are more
likely to undergo lowerextremity amputations due to
complications of diabetes
than white Americans or
Hispanic Americans.
7. What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fatlike, waxy substance that
can be found in all parts of
your body. It aids in the
production of cell
membranes, many
hormones, and vitamin D.
The cholesterol in your
blood comes from two
sources: the foods you eat
and your liver.
However, your liver makes
all the cholesterol your
body needs
What is a healthy
Cholesterol level?
LDL—less than 100
milligrams per deciliter
(mg/dl) is considered
desirable
HDL—greater than 40
milligrams per deciliter
(mg/dl)
A total cholesterol level
below 200 mg/dl is
considered desirable
8. Improving Your Cholesterol
Lowering LDL or “Bad
Cholesterol”
Eat more leafy
greens, fish, whole
grains, whole grains
fruits and vegetables.
Eat less red
meat, whole milk, full fat
cheese and saturated
fats.
Exercise
Raising HDL or “Good
Cholesterol”
Eat a palm full of
almonds or black
walnuts 3 times a week.
Switch to cooking with
olive oil.
Eat salmon or tuna 2 or
more times a week.
Exercise.
Avoid Tobacco Smoke.
9. Cholesterol cont.
Lowering Triglycerides or
Fat
Eat flax seeds or use flax
seed oil.
Eat dark, green leafy
vegetables.
Eat soy products like soy
milk.
Eat more fish, like
salmon, tuna, mackerel, tr
out, and sardines.
Avoid foods with trans fats
like fast food and
processed foods.
10. What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the
force of blood against
the walls of your
arteries.
High blood pressure
can be controlled with
lifestyle changes like
being smokefree, getting 150
minutes of physical
activity a week, eating a
balanced diet, and
managing stress.
11. Ohio Risk Factors
According to 2007 Behavioral Risk
Factor Surveillance System
(BRFSS) survey results, adults in
Ohio reported having the following
risk factors for heart disease:
28.4% had high blood pressure
39.6% of those screened
reported having high blood
cholesterol
9.5% had diabetes
23.1% were current smokers
63.5% were overweight or
obese (Body Mass Index greater
than or equal to 25.0)
50.0% reported no exercise in
the prior 30 days
79.2% ate fruit and vegetables
less than 5 times a day
More than 1 out of 4 deaths in Ohio are due to heart
disease.
12. Helping Your Heart
Five Simple Steps:
1) Don’t smoke or use
tobacco
2) Exercise 30 minutes a
day.
3) Eat a heart-healthy
diet
4) Maintain a healthy
weight
5) Get regular health
screenings
