HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow )- Volunteers are occupied placing the finishing touches on tents and tables in Kapiolani Park for tomorrow's 'Step Out to Stop Diabetes Walk.' Despite all the events to boost consciousness, the figures in Hawaii are shocking, and in most cases, could be avoided. Darin Yokoyama is an old master testing his blood glucose. He is lived with Type 1 diabetes because he was a kid. "I have probably done this about 50 thousand times in my own life. I do this 4 times a and insulin is taken three times a day and I have been doing this for 35 years now." His glucometer is his lifeline-- and with a high reading, insulin is vital. Darin needs to try this since Type 1 diabetes is hereditary and incurable. Type 2, on one other hand, is preventable with a healthier life style. "It could be avoided if people begin to see the caution signs" says Yokoyama. "Watch their food diets, get workout and watch their weight." About 3-thousand individuals are expected for tomorrow's walk. That is a huge variety, but small when compared to just how many individuals have Diabetes in Hawaii. According to Leslie Lam, the American Association of Diabetes of Hawaii Executive Director, "113-thousand people have Diabetes in Hawaii and 28 thousand are at risk and it was not even known by them. One out of 2 keiki in the future will undoubtedly be at risk so you want to teach them.", if trends continue There were enormous advances in the combat Diabetes since darin was diagnosed in the 70's. They did not even have blood sugar measures back then, and the hook was a whole lot bigger. In Darin's eyes, "In the days of the past, it was extremely unpleasant but now it is not that bad." The first step is getting examined to understand if you should be some of those managing diabetes, or at an increased risk, who not know it. Age, body stress, family history, physical activity, and weight will be the main risk factors. A free risk test can be taken by you as of this link. Here's more info on the walk: Move Out: Walk to Stop DiabetesA Saturday, March 16, 2013 8:00 a.m. - Registration starts at 7:00 a.m. Queen Kapiolani Park Once we increase diabetes awareness and resources to support the 26 million people in america who have diabetes, and particularly the 113,000 living with diabetes here in Hawaii join us. while you enjoy activity given by their voices are lent by the many local artists who in the combat diabetes after the brisk 2.3 mile stroll around Queen Kapiolani Park, visit our health good and keiki tents. Entertainment: aHawai'i Pono'i - sung by Grammy chosen, Raiatea Helm aRoyal Native Band, 2012 Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts Industry Honor Winner aInternationally distinguished ukulele artist, Kalei Gamiao To learn more, visit http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/local-offices/honolulu-hawaii/ Copyright 2013 Hawaii Information Today <http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com>. All rights reserved.
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