Is the advancement in modern technology and food a factor in the rise of diabetes?

Hattie Pastirik Is the advancement in modern technology and food a factor in the rise of diabetes?

1Since the age of 14, my oldest brother, Dallas, has suffered from type 1 diabetesFirst noticed when he would drink 10 glasses of sweet tea and lost weightSince that day my mother, Sharon, has been working in Human Resources at Novo NordiskNovo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with 89 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care.

Why am I interested?

Diabetes is when the pancreas creates too much sugar for the blood. Insulin is used to regulate sugar in the bloodstream and stores glucose for energy.There are two different types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 (juvenile diabetes) stays for lifeUsually occurs before the age of 20 The cause is currently unknown and it is not hereditary Type 2 diabetes (adult onset) develops overtime from bad dietThis is curable with healthy lifestyle changesWhat exactly is diabetes?Since 1991 obesity has increased over 74%Since 1991 diabetes has increased over 61% Currently, over 44 million Americans are obese17 million of these people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetesHow did they develop type 2?Unhealthy lifestylesBad dietPoor exercise

How does obesity relate?

107 million households use cars for their daily transportation, leaving only 8% of households without vehiclesIn 1950 only 50 million people owned carsChildren being active vs. being inactiveTechnology has become a companion10% of preschoolers are now considered obese while 15% of children 6-19 years old are considered obese.

Weve become more technology-dependent

Number of Fast Food restaurants in the 1950s

There is no known way to help prevent or rid of type 1 diabetes. The best thing you could do for your body is to keep a good eye on your sugar levels.Intensive lifestyle changes are needed to rid of type 2 diabetesChoose foods that are low in fat and caloriesAt least 30 minutes of daily activity (walking, biking, etc.)Losing any excess body fat: ideal to around 5 to 10 percent of body mass reduces your riskIf type 2 is present your insulin can help rid of the condition, as long with doing the aboveSolutions and PreventionsStrengths:I became more informed on my brothers conditionI accurately related the rise in obesity and the rise in diabetes Struggles:Sorting through the information To find different information

Personal Struggles/SuccessesMy product consisted of creating a donation website that goes towards diabetes research I also got an assembly group together to participate in the JDRF Walk for the Cure 2012Promotes good health and exercise

Link and productMy Product:I concluded that our dependence on modern day technology and the convenience of fast food restaurants is a direct factor of the rise in diabetes.The rise in type 1 diabetes comes directly from the condition of type 2 diabetes worsening

Conclusion:

My Future:I learned what it takes to do a project that requires community involvement.Leadership SkillsWas this worthwhile?Of course! Raising money for a cause is always worthwhileWhat did I learn about myself?That I have high expectations of myself and other people, sometimes too high.I like to get involvedDeadlines are my life savers

Can I answer any of your questions?Thank you for your time!