HIV was the big scarey virus of the 1980s. In the space of a few years it became the incurable epidemic that has now infected 33.3-millon people. But what if I told you there was another incurable disease out there that has spread to almost ten times that number of people during the same period? Could you name it? Well, since this is a special report on Type 2 Diabetes I guess you probably can.
The numbers for the spread of Type 2 Diabetes are staggering – in 1985 worldwide 30-million people were living with it – now more than 285-million have this disease and the statistics aren’t stopping. Every day 280 Australians are diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes…that’s 102,200 a year. Between today and 2020 613,200 Australians will be added to the list of sufferers – that’s the population of the Gold Coast. In those same six years it’s expected 7416 Australians will be infected with HIV.
Like HIV, Type 2 Diabetes is a life sentence – yes, it can be controlled and treated, but it will remain your nemesis from the day of diagnosis until the end. And like some cases of HIV, many cases of Type 2 Diabetes can be the result of lifestyle choices. The choices you make in your early years of adulthood could well be the things you will have to live with under the cloud of Type 2 Diabetes – a cloud that rarely has a silver lining.
Being diagnosed means you can now look forward to a four-fold increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke; a twenty-fold increase in the likelihood of limb amputations; having the greatest chance of developing nontraumatic blindness; face a much higher risk of cognitive dysfunction and dementia; not to mention an increased risk of kidney failure. Without immediate changes to your lifestyle, being told you have Type 2 Diabetes means reaching a ripe old age without serious complications will be like finding a winning lottery ticket.
Scared yet? Sure, Type 2 Diabetes doesn’t have the same terrifying nature of Ebola or Bubonic Plague…but once you have it there is a one in three chance it will eventually kill you.
Editor Arthur Shale
Setting the Path E-magazine October 2014
We are very proud of our Flagship the “Setting the Path” E-Magazine. This initiative is helmed by our Content Editor, Arthur Shale, a twenty year media veteran, who will be navigating us through the rough seas of Alternative Medicine-Health for our clients in Townsville and surrounds. To learn more go to Arthur Shale Author/Editor
Subscribe to our monthly email e-magazine ‘Setting the Path’ for all the latest in preventative measures, Pain Relief in Townsville, Bowen Therapy bits, Natural Therapies, Alternative Medicine-Health issues in Townsville, Grandma’s remedies and so much more.
The next ‘Setting The Path’ e – magazine is out Nov 2014. Join our mailing list now.
IN THIS COMING MONTHS ISSUE – Under wraps 🙂
Talk to us today!
Book an appointment on 07 4728 8800, via email at office@settershealthcentre.com.au or on our online appointment form.
In pain from a sports injury in Townsville? Are you looking for a faster return to your sport? With No Referral Needed! Then Call Setter's Today With 27 Years of experience in Sports Injury Recovery & Management. And with the clear aim of helping you remain injury free into the future... Book a...
Read MoreSports Pain And Injury Relief With Bowen Therapy – is completely safe, gentle, fast and an effective way to treat sporting injuries for any age group! Getting over a sporting injury, Setter’s Health Centre can help... As Benjamin Setter is the most senior Bowen Therapy Practitioner in Townsvi...
Read Morehttps://www.facebook.com/settersbowentherapytownsville/videos/801406583570948/ While most people assume ankle injuries happen playing sport, age, twisting the wrong way or falling in holes – the truth is even sitting at a computer with bad ergonomics can be just as bad for the connective tissue...
Read Morehttps://www.facebook.com/settersbowentherapytownsville/videos/976583432545531/ What is Knee Pain? Knee pain and knee injuries are extremely common, and they are caused in so many different ways. It is important to not only getting a accurate diagnosis of the knee injury, but also it is just as imp...
Read Morehttps://www.facebook.com/settersbowentherapytownsville/videos/252574272350998/ What is a Hamstring Strain? Hamstring strain is a very common injury of the leg that involves a tear in one or both of the hamstring muscles… A hamstring strain can range from mildly painful to so severe that it invol...
Read MoreHelpful Free Hints On How To Survive Post Flood Trauma with Vitamin C! You should always ensure you have adequate dietary sources of Vitamin C! This vitamin is essential for normal growth and development and repair of tissues. Foods with a high Vitamin C content include...
Read MoreHelpful Free Hints On How To Survive Post Flood Trauma! You have almost certainly taken notice over the years, of one of those annoying old school sayings about positively accepting disaster in your life… “That which does not kill you makes you stronger! But the steps to surviving are not expla...
Read Morehttps://www.facebook.com/settersbowentherapytownsville/videos/583578972158695/ Lower back pain is very common in our community – eight out of ten Australians will experience lower back pain in their lives. And to think that lower pain will stay isolated from the rest of the body is wishful thin...
Read Morehttps://www.facebook.com/settersbowentherapytownsville/videos/480343222369766/ While most people assume pain and musculoskeletal problems happen playing sport, twisting the wrong way or lifting something – the truth is sitting around (especially with bad posture) can be just as bad fo...
Read More
Bowen Therapy and Massage Therapy Specialists
