New York, NY (PRWEB) March 15, 2011

Fit4D this day announces its support of the American Diabetes Association’s “Alert Day” on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. The ADA’s Alert Day is a one-day “wake-up call”, urging the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes.

According to a current report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 26 Million Americans have diabetes and another 79 Million have pre-diabetes. The CDC reports that, if the current trends continue, almost one third of all Americans will develop diabetes by 2050. Critically, about 27 percent of those with diabetes – 7 million Americans – are not aware they have the disease.

The Diabetes Risk Test asks users to answer easy questions about weight, age, family history and other potential risks for pre-diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes. The Diabetes Risk Test will show people whether they are at low, moderate or high risk for Type 2 Diabetes. If an individual is at high risk, he or she will be encouraged to speak with their healthcare provider.

“We applaud the efforts of the ADA and this outreach to the American public” stated David Weingard, founder and CEO of Fit4D. “Just being aware of the potential for diabetes can help people take easy steps to minimize the risk to their health. Even small changes in intake and activity can help prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes – it helps to know if you are at risk. Fit4D encourages all Americans to take the Diabetes Risk Test at the ADA’s site: stopdiabetes.diabetes.org, and make changes this day to ensure a more fit and healthy life.”

Fit4D is committed to providing coaching and education, helping to motivate people to make easy health changes and inspire action toward superior health and wellness for people living with diabetes. The clinical experts at Fit4D offer nutrition and fitness coaching at http://www.Fit4D.com

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One of the techniques of treating this condition is to exercise and stay fit. This article tries to comprehend why it is important to exercise while suffering from diabetes.

Role of Fitness and Exercise in Managing Diabetes:
Exercise is well known to burn calories, which in turn helps in shedding excess fat and lose weight. There are several research studies which have confirmed that blubber can lead to type 2 diabetes.

Exercise can reduce the use of valuable insulin in the body of diabetic patients in natural ways.

It is evidenced by research studies that exercise helps in improving the insulin resistance experienced by these patients.

As the disease the demands extreme degree of change in regular life style, those who can't cope with the demands end up being depressed.

Exercise naturally improves the mental health of the patients by lifting their self esteem dilapidated severely by either knowing about it or by suffering it through years.

Exercise reduces the levels of cholesterol in the blood and makes the pathways which carry oxygen rich blood to and from the heart clear. In this way, the risk of heart ailments is reduced. Diabetic people are at increased risk of developing heart diseases.

A strict fitness regime demands consumption of sufficient quantities of water. This removes all the toxins from the body apart from pampering the kidneys. Failure of kidneys is a common long side-effect of being a diabetic.

Your physician might analyze and advise you for some time on diabetes during your visits to his clinic or his visits to your residence. But you are your own physician for 24 hours all through the months and years with diabetes. How many times a day do you contemplate about the word diabetes?

But don’t you despair. You can fight it out with proper care.

The two words that stand uppermost in diabetes care are diet and exercise! If you are disciplined in these two areas, half of your effort is won!

Be in the know that 50 to 60 percent of regular calories come from carbohydrates, 12 to 20 percent from proteins, and not more than 30 percent from fats.

As for diet, let the equilibrise weigh heavily in favor of fruits, vegetables and lots of fiber. More intake of fiber will help you immensely. Give up your past usage of taking heavy meals. Take in small quantities, as and when you are hungry. Extremely high or low blood glucose levels need to be avoided. As for losing weight, “slow and steady wins the race.” You have already consulted your doctor, you strictly go by the norms given to you and you lose two pounds per week. Very good! That’s good progress.

The risk of heart diseases and liver problems are ever there for diabetics. The food items that are major sources of saturated fats must be avoided. Olive oil is often suggested as a good source of mono-unsaturated fat, the healthiest type of fat.

You must remember the following points, which are your lifelines:

1. Maintain the normal blood glucose level.

2. You have the possibility of heart and liver diseases. Limit your food items from this point of view.

3. Maintain the desired level of weight.

With all the emphasis on diet, research on influence of various types of foods on the diabetes patients is still going on unabated. Researchers in this area are the most confused lot. They are certain about effects of some items of food. Vague views also float. For example, the researchers are sure that cooked foods raise blood glucose higher than the raw foods. Whether foods with sugar raise blood glucose higher than the foods with starch, is still uncertain!

Diabetes care will, perhaps, be a hot subject for all time to come—so far, diabetes is alive and kicking!

Heredity

Heredity is a major factor. That diabetes can be inherited has been known for centuries. However, the pattern of inheritance is not fully understood. Statistic indicates that those with a family history of the disease have a higher risk of developing diabetes than those without such a background. The risk bourgeois is 25 to 33 percent more.

One reason why diabetes, especially type-2 diabetes runs in the family is because of the diabetes gene. But even it is caused by genetic factors beyond your control; there is no reason to suffer from it. Diabetes mellitus can't be cured in full sense of the term, but it can be effectively controlled so that you would not know the difference.

Diet

Diabetes has been described by most medical scientists as a prosperity’ disease, primarily caused by systematic overeating. Not only is intake too much sugar and refined carbohydrates harmful, but proteins and fats, which are transformed into sugar, might also result in diabetes if taken in excess.

It is interesting to note that diabetes is nearly unknown in countries where people are poor and can't afford to overeat.

The incidence of diabetes is directly linked with the consumption of processed foods rich in refined carbohydrates, like biscuits, bread, cakes chocolates, pudding and cover creams.

Obesity

Obesity is one of the main causes of diabetes. Studies show that 60 to 85 % of diabetics tend to be overweight. In the United Says of America, about 80 percent of type –2 non-insulin dependent diabetics are reported to be overweight.

Excess fat prevents insulin from working properly. The more fatty tissue in the body, the more resistant the muscle and tissue cells become to body insulin. Insulin grants the sugar in the blood to enter the cells by acting on the receptor sites on the surface of the cells.

Older people often tend to acquire weight, and the same time, many of them develop and mild form of diabetes because who are over weight can often improve their blood sugar simply by losing weight.

Stress and Tension

There is a known connection between stress and diabetes mellitus, those who are under stress and/or lead an irregular lifestyle, need to take sufficient precautions and make necessary lifestyle adjustments.

Grief, worry and anxiety resulting from examinations, death of a close relative, loss of a joy, business unfortunate and strained marital relationship, all a deep influence on the metabolism and might cause sugar to appear in the urine.

Smoking

Smoking is another important risk factor. Among men who smoke, the risk of developing diabetes is doubled. In women who smoke 25 or more cigarettes a day, the risk of developing diabetes is increased by 40 percent.

Lifestyle Risk

People who are less active have greater risk of developing diabetes. Modern conveniences have prefabricated work easier. Physical activity and exercise helps control weight, uses up a lot of glucose (sugar) present in the blood as energy and makes cells more sensitive to insulin. Consequently, the workload on the pancreas is reduced.

Purchase, N.Y. (PRWEB) September 2, 2005

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a favorable response to a eligible health claim petition filed by Nutrition 21, recognizing chromium picolinate as a innocuous nutritional supplement that might reduce the risk of insulin resistance and possibly type 2 diabetes. In a letter to the Company, the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition concluded that there is credible evidence to support the following eligible health claim:

“One small study recommends that chromium picolinate might reduce the risk of insulin resistance, and therefore possibly might reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. FDA concludes, however, that the existence of such a relationship between chromium picolinate and either insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes is highly uncertain.”

The FDA declined to permit other eligible health claims that were proposed by the Company. “The FDA’s initial response, while a starting point, is an important milestone in our Company’s effort to communicate the health benefits of our products, stated Gail Montgomery, President and CEO of nutrition 21. “We anticipate several conclusive peer-reviewed studies to publish in the months ahead that should help build evidence to support additional health claims for chromium picolinate as the first recognized supplement that might reduce the risk of insulin resistance and possibly type 2 diabetes.” Nutrition 21 holds the patent rights for those applications.

The study cited by the FDA was conducted by William Cefalu, MD, chief of the division of nutrition and chronic diseases at the Pennington BioMedical Research Center, Louisiana Say University System. “Emerging research recommends that 200-1,000 mcg of chromium as chromium picolinate might play an important role in carbohydrate metabolism,” stated Cefalu.

The FDA also concluded that chromium picolinate is safe, stating the following:

“FDA concludes at this time, under the preliminary stipulations of 21 CFR 101.14(b)(3)(ii), that the use of chromium picolinate in dietary supplements as described in the [approved] eligible health claims discussed in section IV is innocuous and lawful under the applicable viands Act.”

Insulin Resistance and Diabetes

Insulin resistance is an epidemic condition that dramatically increases risk for type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, estimated to affect one in three Americans, according to The American College of Endocrinology (ACE) and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE).

“The FDA ruling confirms our strategic investments in clinical research to differentiate Chromax® (http://www.chromax.com) and Diachrome® (http://www.diachrome.com) from other chromium supplements,” added Montgomery. “This eligible health claim should help health professionals and millions of consumers make superior informed choices about reducing the risk of insulin resistance with chromium picolinate supplementation and possibly reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes.”

Health Claims for Dietary Supplements:

Because dietary supplements are under the “umbrella” of foods, FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) is responsible for the agency’s oversight of these products. Health claims describe a relationship between a food, food component, or dietary supplement ingredient, and reducing risk of a disease or health-related condition. By law, manufacturers might make three types of claims for their dietary supplement products: health claims, structure/function claims, and nutrient content claims.

The FDA will grant appropriately eligible health claims for dietary supplements as well as conventional foods, when the link between the substance’s capability to reduce the risk of the disease does not meet the standard of “significant scientific agreement.” According to the FDA’s website, these eligible claims are based on the weight of the scientific evidence, i.e., there is more evidence for than against the relationship. In October 6, 2000, FDA published its updated strategy that describes when the bureau will exercise enforcement discretion to grant eligible dietary supplement claims for nutrient/disease relationships. http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/fr001006.html.

About Nutrition 21, Inc.:

Nutrition 21 is a nutritional bioscience company and the maker of chromium-based supplements with health benefits substantiated by clinical research. The company markets Chromax® chromium picolinate (http://www.chromax.com), which is the most-studied form of the essential mineral chromium. The company also markets Diachrome® (http://www.diachrome.com). Nutrition 21 holds 36 patents for nutrition products, 27 of which are for chromium compounds and their uses. More information is acquirable at http://www.nutrition21.com.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) November 12, 2007

Fit4D™ (Fitness4Diabetics), has announced new webinars in support of National Diabetes Month. These web/phone seminars are provided as an educational resource and at no cost to people with diabetes and their families crossways the USA.

Webinars are hosted by Fit4D coaches who are also nurses, exercise physiologists, dietitians and individualized trainers with extensive diabetes expertise and accreditations. Fit4D coaches present engaging content and answer questions designed to support people with diabetes live healthy and fulfilling lives.

During a webinar, participants watch a Power Point presentation on their individualized while listening to the presenter by phone. Participants can question the experts via phone and using on-line tools. Queries are discussed on the call.

Fit4D also offers members 1:1 personalized fitness and nutrition guidance/support that helps them achieve their fitness and nutrition goals.

Fit4D webinar and personalized coaching is acquirable to people with diabetes at all levels of fitness from newbie to seasoned athlete.

The following are the upcoming and new interactive webinars:

Nutritionist Susan Meeke will discuss holiday-related issues on November 15th at 7 p.m. EDT during “Turkey, Stuffing & Pie, Oh My! Diabetes during the Holidays.” Topics will include lifestyle strategies for blood sugar control, baking and cooking with sweeteners and calculating carbohydrates in traditional recipes.

On December 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m EDT Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator, Karenic Johnson will present “Fasten Your Seat Belt…The Ride Could Be Bumpy.”

Questions addressed include: “How do you travel and manage illnesses safely with diabetes?” Laurie Anderson, MS, RNP, CDOE and Fit4D Director of Wellness Services will co-host the for an interactive discussion about the highs and lows of blood sugar management during travel and sick days. Come share your tips and experiences!

And to begin the new year on Jan 8th at 7 p.m. EST, Kundalini and Hatha Yoga teacher, Michele Risa, will present “Change? It’s Already Happening.” Many wish for change but the truth is it’s happening all the time. In fact, it’s the only constant in life. And it’s based on universal principals of energy. Fit4D guest speaker, Michele Risa, will discuss how you can harness this powerful force by learning how to align your thoughts, words, actions, feelings and desires. This web seminar will be presented via web and phone in a workshop format and is interactive.

Fit4D™ is an innovative service, focused on people with diabetes that makes individualized motivation and coaching acquirable to everyone within reach of a individualized and/or phone. A team of diabetes specialists including nurses, registered dieticians, exercise physiologists and trainers helps members begin or improve an exercise and/or nutrition program.

Fit4D™ coaches wage the support and motivation only acquirable from a individualized coach who empowers patients to achieve the sense of well-being that comes from being in control.

For information, visit http://www.fit4d.com or contact info @ fit4d.com phone: 1-866-411-0254. Media should contact Tim Klein at 321-558-8843 or email timkleinbiz @ mac.com.

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Salt Lake City (Vocus / openPR) Jan 11, 2011

Ozone Fit, a leading bourgeois of entertainment and basic social programs through the fitness reward system of Innovation, driven at their training center in Draper, Utah, and through its online portal to http://www.ozonefit.com announced this day its participation in the Utah Jazz JazzFit as an official partner. JazzFit program that was developed by the Utah Jazz and its partners, is a national campaign to promote healthy living and wellness to fight against blubber and diabetes through fitness.

JazzFit ozone Fit Utahns will ask the fight against blubber and diabetes to reach and has found support from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Challenge by ozone, a http://www . ozonechallenge.com timed online. The challenge of ozone is free for participants.

ozone chesty to be an official partner of the program JazzFit, “said co-founder and CEO Chris Armstrong OZone Fit.” Our goal is to learn to accept Utahns JazzFit OZone challenge and join the fight to combat the effects of blubber and diabetes through fitness. “

challenge of ozone only takes a few minutes and with three difficulty levels – Rookie of departure and all the stars, everyone can participate, regardless of their physical condition. Participants can make use of ozone Challenge free, once a day to see how their time playing against Jazz Bear and other celebrities. Each time a participant, contributions of their time, they will be entered to win prizes with the grand prize, two tickets Jazz in the second row in the season more to fight against the Denver Nuggets. Everyone who registers will receive a free bracelet limited edition JazzFit to show they have taken up the challenge of ozone and joined the fight against blubber and diabetes.

JazzFit The program helps spread the message about the importance of preventing diabetes and blubber in Utah, “said Randy Rigby, president of the Utah Jazz. “The challenge of the ozone layer is an important part of the program JazzFit because it offers an opportunity to get fit for charity.”

for two days, rewarding and challenging workouts and nutrition education for professional coaches and former professional athlete, invites fans OZone Jazz Fit to register for the training camp ozone JazzFit Center Zions Bank Basketball Friday, March 4 from 4.00 bis 20.00 Clock and Clock on Saturday 5. March from 8.00 bis 16.00 hours. Adults and teenagers training boot camp are available. Training camp for adults costs $ 299 ($ ​​249 if pre-registered before February 15) and juvenile boot camp costs $ 199 ($ ​​149 if pre-registered before February 15). Call 801-842-8658 to register or for more information.

JazzFit ozone and ozone JazzFit Startup Camp Challenge, visit http://www.ozonechallenge.com learn.

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ozone is driven “Your Motivation Fitness” by the creation of social fun and fitness programs base through innovative reward. The company engages its community both in mortal at the training center and ozone-fit line through training sessions ozononefit.com and pleasing content that is fun, information and effective. All members train with people with similar aspirations and work with professional trainers who wage training in the group. This training method removes obstacles common in rebate programs in traditional form, such as boredom, isolation and demand of motivation displayed. OZone members acquire points for special rewards to achieve and be healthy to access their member profile online, with video training and tips for items that members, online ozonefit.com. In 2011, ozone is a title sponsor JazzFit, a special campaign of well-being by the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA), ozone Challenge features developed. For more information, please call 801-505-0592 or visit http://www.ozonefit.com.

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