Healthy eating and frequent exercise are key to reducing risk of diabetes

November 19, 2011 - St. Albert Gazette

The good news is that you’re doing your best to be healthy by watching your diet and staying active. The bad news is that diabetes is still on the rise, especially in Alberta.

The latest statistics released from the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) indicate that more than 217,000 Albertans were diagnosed with both types of the disease last year alone. Health researchers anticipate that this number will increase to more than 363,000 each year by 2020, which would be the highest rate of increase in the country.

Katie Ostler, marketing and communications representative with the local branch of the CDA, says that it’s really just simple math.

“It’s the same explanation as everywhere. Diabetes, in general, is on the rise because of the aging population,” she said...

Scott Hayes - St. Albert Gazette

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