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The Arrowhead Health FirstLine Therapy® for Diabetics is an easy, extensive 12-week program created to help you understand the causes of diabetes, recognize who is most at-risk, learn what the symptoms are and identify the steps you must take to manage or avoid diabetes.
This program goes well beyond simple blood draws in managing diabetes. It examines the severity of your diabetes or diabetes risk and provides you with the assistance and guidance of the Arrowhead Health team of medical experts who work with you to achieve your goals.
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What Causes Diabetes? |
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Diabetes is the result of the body's inability to balance and utilize glucose (blood sugar) properly. The hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas, enables the body's cells and muscles to use sugars and starches from food for energy. An excess of glucose can cause: |
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Insulin Resistance - your body becomes resistant to insulin |
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Type 1 Diabetes - your body fails to produce insulin altogether |
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Type 2 Diabetes - your body has trouble producing insulin and needs dietary changes to help cells utilize insulin more effectively |
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Among those at the greatest risk for developing diabetes are those who: |
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Have a family history of the disease |
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Are over 45 years of age |
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Have a weight problem |
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Suffer from hypertension |
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Are inactive, lacking an exercise routine |
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Symptoms of Diabetes are: |
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Frequent urination |
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Feeling tired/lack of energy |
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Excessive thirst |
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Irritability |
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Numbness, tingling, burning in hands or feet; |
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Intuition — If you feel you should have your blood sugar checked for any reason, do so! |
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