Never has our metabolic health seemed more important than now, during the global response to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and resulting COVID-19 pandemic.
While we are all at risk of being infected by the virus, individuals with diabetes and hyperglycemia and other markers of metabolic syndrome, such as hypertension and obesity, are at markedly increased risk of dying from the infection.
As Dr. David Ludwig of Harvard pointed out in his recent editorial in The New York Times, it’s impossible to think we can isolate “only those at risk” when two out of every three Americans are overweight, almost 50% have hypertension or cardiovascular disease, and 10% have type 2 diabetes.
With Europe and the UK showing similarly concerning trends, this is not an isolated problem.
In addition, a previous study estimated only 12% of the American population meet criteria for being “metabolically healthy.”
These staggering numbers highlight just how sick we have become and how now, more than ever, we need to refocus our attention toward reversing the trend of metabolic diseases.
To help better understand where to start, this article covers the three most common myths about type 2 diabetes. Busting these myths will help you reverse this condition and dramatically improve your health.
The above words, and the rest of Dr. Bret Scher article, can be read here
All the best Jan
13 comments:
Thank you.
With a compromised immune system I am also vulnerable.
Stay safe, stay well.
Interesting points.
These are some staggering numbers and remind me that I need to do more to stay healthy whenever possible. Thanks so much! Hugs, RO
...I had a phone conversation yesterday with my Endocrinologist yesterday. He felt that I was doing well based on my numbers.
Thank you once again for this informative information ❤
Thank you for this very important post Jan!
A very interesting article, thanks for sharing Jan and Eddie and take care xx
Certainly important things to consider....I'm 75, overweight, diabetic, hypertensive and have sleep apnea....Some of these have a genetic component and some feed off one another. But everything is pretty much well controlled. I'm staying at home...And realize it may be for months, alas...
A healthy immune system is key to surviving many diseases, and nevermore true than now. Making good choices about food and lifestyle are a way we can control our health.
Thank you for this post.
Did you see this? https://www.forbes.com/sites/victoriaforster/2020/04/05/researchers-warn-that-covid-19-treatment-touted-by-trump-may-be-toxic-when-combined-with-diabetes-drug/#4d3d9a5a55f8
oh that analysis about metabolic health sounds scary dear Jan
i think it is not just your country but whole world has same situation
thank you for informative sharing once again
stay well and healthy!
Thank you Jan! Going to show this to my friend!
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