Take this seriously folks.

[nacktman]

March 28th is American Diabetes Alert Day.

Please take the time and check it out ... it could save your life or the life of a loved one.

Being a little too sweet is a bad thing.

[nifocinphx]

The American Diabetes Association Press Release -

18th Annual American Diabetes Alert Day (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-23-2006/0004325757&EDATE=)

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[hm0504]

Thanks nacktman.

Quite alarming to read that diabetes diagnoses have increased 14% since 2003. How much is due to actual prevalence and how much is due to better diagnostics, I do not know but I suspect diabetes is simply becoming more prevalent.

I like the traditional definition of naturism that places an emphasis on a healthy lifestyle -- might be time to emphasize that again.

[NudePete]

Diabetes is known to be associated with weight gain...of course it is becoming more prevalent.

[FMII]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/applause.gif I think all of us that are members, should say thank you for the the much needed information relative to diabetes. I was one of the millions that didn't realize that I was a diabetic. Unitil I passed a kidney stone. I took the doctors advice and lost 47 lbs and have kept it off for over 5 years and I continualy watch what I eat. I hpe all of you out there take the advice of your doctor and have read the messages that have been sent. Diabetes is nothing to fool around with.
All the best
FCMII

[nacktman]

Although, Alert Day is passed please still check it out.

Diabetes can rob you of your time in the sun and a whole lot else.