Prediabetes Doctor Discusses the ‘Tsunami of Diabetes’ at the American Diabetes Association EXPO in Houston

PreDiabetes Centers Medical Director Alan Hopkins, MD, explains that poor nutrition is a culprit in the diabetes epidemic and stresses the importance of diabetes screening.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 29, 2014

PreDiabetes Centers, the nation’s only provider of prediabetes treatment, appeared at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) EXPO 2014 in Houston this past Saturday to promote diabetes education and conduct free hemoglobin A1c blood screenings. PreDiabetes Centers Medical Director Alan Hopkins, MD, spoke to expo attendees about the diabetes epidemic and the importance of being screened for the disease as early as possible.

In his presentation–entitled “The Great Sugar Story: Prediabetes and the Coming Tsunami of Diabetes”–Hopkins explained that the nation is suffering from poor nutrition and a sugar dependency, and the consequences are deadly.

“Diabetes is becoming more common. By 2050, as many as 1 in 3 could have diabetes,” he said.

A nutrient-poor diet has led to an explosion of obesity and diabetes in Americans, and as a result, serious chronic diseases are becoming more prevalent.

With a background in emergency medicine, Dr. Hopkins said he noticed something very alarming in many of his ER patients.

“Many young people were coming in with strokes and heart attacks,” said Dr. Hopkins. “And autopsies on those who died showed severe plaque buildup in their arteries.”

Over time, high blood sugar can lead to increased plaque buildup in the arteries, which hardens and narrow the arteries the arteries and increases a person’s risk for heart conditions, including strokes and heart attacks.

Dr. Hopkins stressed the urgency of diabetes screening in all people. Catching the disease in its early stages–before it advances to an irreversible stage of type 2 diabetes–allows a person to reverse the onset of diabetes and avoid serious, lifelong health complications, including eye problems, neuropathy, kidney disease and heart problems.

At the event, Health Coach Heather Baskin and Medical Assistant Kristina Herrera of the PreDiabetes Center of Southwest Houston spoke with event-goers about personal risk factors for diabetes and conducted hemoglobin A1c blood screenings.

Family history is a major risk factor for diabetes, and many of the Expo’s attendees were related to someone–a parent, sibling, aunt, uncle of grandparent–who has type 2 diabetes.

While hemoglobin A1c is the hallmark measurement in a diabetes diagnosis, there are other biomarkers that can play an important role in the development of diabetes.

Many attendees who stopped by the PreDiabetes Centers booth signed up for the Company’s comprehensive blood draw which examines more than a dozen biomarkers–including insulin, C-reactive protein, testosterone, cholesterol levels, thyroid hormones, vitamin levels and more.

People who are interested in receiving complimentary multi-biomarker blood screening at a local PreDiabetes Center can book an appointment online or call 1-855-399-PRED (7733).

PreDiabetes Centers specializes in the treatment of prediabetes using advanced, continuing biomarker blood tests to ensure that metabolic processes in the body related to prediabetes are being reversed. Treatment plans are customized for each client and based on physician-directed medical care and lifestyle intervention.

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Winner of Victoria’s Small Training Provider of the Year Also Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Australian College of Fitness & Bodywork

Mitcham, Victoria (PRWEB) June 26, 2014

It’s a double celebration for The Australian College of Fitness & Bodywork (ACFB) as they announce their 25 year anniversary (being in operation since 1989) and the award they won as the Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year 2013. Their win was presented by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

ACFB is a registered training organisation in Mitcham and a multi-award winning college delivering courses on fitness, massage therapy practice, remedial massage, and myotherapy. Founded in 1989 as a not-for-profit organisation, it is now a state-of-the-art training facility employing 14 trainers and contractors with a genuine desire to help students.

Andrew Maas, Business Manager at ACFB states, “It is a real honour to win the Victorian Training Awards. We’ve worked very hard to provide the best possible training since 1989, and because of the effort we put in, we have risen to the top of the education industry. These awards go to show that you don’t have to be the biggest or the loudest training institute to be one of the best – it all comes down to the hard work, skill and passion of the individuals involved. ACFB have been very fortunate to have a fantastic team and we would not be able to offer the quality of training that we do, without the great trainers and staff we have.”

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development awarded ACFB with the Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year 2013. At the same time ACFB received two finalist nominations in Melbourne South East Business Awards 2013: Business Growth and Development, and the Small Business Award.

Mr. Maas emphasises, “With our long and accredited history & award winning training as a fitness college in Melbourne, along with our passionate approach to training, ACFB offers its students exciting, fun and empowering courses that prepare them for the workforce and enable them to become future leaders in these two dynamic industries; fitness and massage.”

ACFB provides alternative options to students for on-campus study, on-campus flexi study, and distance learning study on both fitness and massage. And Mr. Maas adds, “Our trainers always go the extra mile with a hands-on approach, small class sizes, and flexible delivery options, allowing our training to not only teach the skills of massage and fitness, but also helps students to better cater to clients’ needs and become industry-leading therapists and trainers.”

For further details on the available programs and to request an information pack visit http://acfb.com.au/.

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The Australian College of Fitness & Bodywork (ACFB), established in 1989 and based in Mitcham, Victoria, is a multi-award winning college delivering courses on fitness, massage therapy practice, remedial massage, and myotherapy. With their highly qualified teachers they offer Industry and Nationally Accredited Certificates, Diploma, Advanced Diploma & short courses. ACFB is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) recognised by various distinguished professional organisations.

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Urban Produce Opens First Patented Vertical Growing Unit in Irvine, CA

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Irvine, CA (PRWEB) July 16, 2014

The Urban Produce High Density Vertical Growing System has been developed as a sustainable alternative to traditional agriculture, utilizing advanced hydroponic technologies in a controlled environment. The technology used is patented, taking the best of hydroponics and increasing the yield by stacking produce vertically, in a closed, automated environment.

“Our patented growing technology allows us to grow the equivalent of 16 acres of produce on just a 1/8 acre footprint, all while reducing water usage by 90% as compared to traditional row farming. Imagine the tremendous short-term benefit to locally grown, organic produce using less water while reducing our carbon footprint and bringing jobs to local communities. Now, imagine that 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year…the long-term benefits are absolutely incredible. We are very excited with the opportunities that lay ahead of Urban Produce as we look to expand into urban cities all over the U.S., and Canada,” said Ed Horton President & CEO.

About Urban Produce

Urban Produce’s mission is to build growing units across the U.S. and Canada, employing the local community members and providing locally grown, organic, fresh produce 365 days per year while also reducing their carbon footprint.

For more information about their High Density Vertical Growing System, visit http://www.urbanproduce.com

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