The
number of children with Type II diabetes has increased 60% in
the last 5 years! This Type of diabetes typically develops in adulthood,
usually because of years of being overweight.
Now, with the sharp increase in the number of overweight
children, we are seeing more
and more Type II diabetes in this age group.
Experts
feel this is the result of much more sedentary lifestyles and
many meals at fast food restaurants.
We need to get our children to move more and to eat
healthier meals.
One
of the best ways to do this is to set a good example as an
adult! Take walks
together, shoot hoops in the driveway,
or ride bikes. Prepare nutritious meals for the family and make an effort to
eat together as often as possible.
Second in our series on Lifestyle Changes:
