KHTS Radio Santa Clarita Radio – Santa Clarita News
Host: Tom Burton, Orthopedic Program Manager at Providence Holy Cross
Guests: Mona Garcia, diabetes Nurse; Asiya Djalilova
Topic: Diabetes
Providence Holy Cross Health Hour – November 15, 2017
On this episode of the Providence Holy Cross Health Hour, Tom Burton invites some of the team that treats diabetes at Providence to discuss the importance of diabetes awareness, what to watch for and how to avoid the disease; 29 million diagnosed Diabetes patients with another 8 million going undiagnosed.
“I saw there was a need for diabetes education.” – Mona Garcia
“A lot of times diabetes can’t be treated until it’s diagnosed.” – Tom Burton
Signs of Diabetes:
Fatigue
Polyuria – “As the sugar increases, it causes more frequent urination.”
Thirsty
How Important is your diet?
Does your diet make a difference? Yes! It is very important. Lifestyle modifications and a healthy diet can even reverse diabetes.
“It’s all about our portions.” – Mona Garcia
“It’s the carbohydrates that are going to increase your blood sugars.” – Mona Garcia
“There is no such thing as a diabetic lifestyle–it’s a healthy lifestyle.” – Asiya Djalilova
Healthy alternatives for snacks: fruit, nuts, string cheese
“Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is committed to helping our San Fernando Valley communities prevent and control diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, over 29 million Americans have diabetes while another 86 million have a condition known as pre-diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease. At its worst, diabetes can result in heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage, blindness or amputation.” Providence.org
About Providence Health & Services:
Providence Health & Services, Southern California, provides the South Bay, Westside and San Fernando Valley a full spectrum of care that includes leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, the well-regarded Providence Medical Institute, numerous outreach programs and clinics, hospice and home care and Providence High School, a Blue Ribbon college-preparatory campus. Providence is committed to quality compassionate care for all, honoring the core values of the founding Sisters of Providence and living their 150-year-old mission: to serve the poor and vulnerable.With more than 12,000 employees, physicians and volunteers, we remain committed to our core values of respect, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship. Read More.
