we know type two diabetes is preventable. in the case of type one what we're really focused on is advancing the treatment so right now it's really difficult to maintain healthy blood sugars and high blood sugars in type one and type two people cause same implications. and so things like bioonic pancreas and best and brightest scientists in this country are finding ways to regenerate and to e raticate that disease and we need more willing to put themselves out there and sign on to clinical trials and she's getting ready to enroll in another one, and ultimately going to transform the course of the disease. >>senator i saw you shaking your head yes. >> we want to make people aware eve of the disease. we want to make people aware that there's research ongoing that we can improve the live it is of people with diabetes both type one and type two, and that's the goal of the diabetes caucus as well. one of the great things about having -- stephanie is they understand what they hear these stories what a difference it can make to be ou

diabetes. brockton has health rates of hospitalization due to diabetes that are nearly twice the stage average. last year this coalition of organizations led by the old colony ymca secured a $1.2 million grant to fight diabetes and other chronic diseases. to tell us more about the work going on in these two towns to fight the growing issue of diabetes we have invited al whit center, joyce dwyer, and finally, jennifer white, public relation for harbor one bank, a partner in several local projects that focus on basic human needs. welcome to urban update. thanks for coming in. and albert, let's start with you. let's talk about some of the. basic reasons behind this high rate of chronic disease and diabetes in brockton and stoughton. >> i would say that part of sit probably due to environmental issues, meaning that lack of fresh fruits and vegetables, lack of green spaces, strong contributing factors towards incidents of do you understand. in addition to that brockton has a large community of peopl

type one diabetes? >> type one diabetes is not with indices get her body does not produce an lan on her island so she has to take it to survive. she takes eight to 10 shots a day, her finger to test her blood sugar. she just turned 16 and she's about to celebrate the diagnosis day, which is later this month. this'll be the first time she's basically live longer with diabetes than without it. she was diagnosed at the same age as just as sÃo tomÉ or who have type one. >> is type one inherited? >> type one is an odd to immune disease node in a genetic marker. they don't know what triggers the onset, but there is some genetic component. over the course of time you lose your ability to produce any insulin whatsoever. the challenge is when you are at a venue of gym class one day, high and low blood sugars are really dangerous. low blood sugar is low cost seizure and high can cause damage to your organs over a long period of time. i'll been her catch the highs and lows before she feels the symptoms is helpin

to try the biotic pancreas and an advocate for diabetes research. >> what is type 2 diabetes? >> autoimmune diseases your body does not produce any insulin on its own so she has to take it to survive with between eight and 10 shots per day and she just turned 16. and with that diagnosis state the first time she has lived longer with it than without it is also like justice sotomayor. >> host: is that inherited or do you catch it? >> they have noted that genetic marker but they don't know what triggers the onset but there is a genetic component. the you just lose your ability whatsoever. then you are read to class one day seoul little can cause seizures and high achaean damage your organs so to help occurred catch the highs and lows before she feels a symptoms keeps her healthy. have you seen kochi inaction? >> it is it incredible the other day i was in the shower she was in her bedroom she had the vacuum vacuum:and he could not get to her and he stuck his nose and tell i got out to alert me he alerted her in the middle of the night multiple times he has changed her life. >> hos

it helps stop type two diabetes. and today those agencies, the ones you mentioned, launched a huge campaign, a year-long campaign to make people more aware of it. at 71 years old, pete works out age. >> a little scare when had he surprised. >> reporter: and there's a reason he is so active. a few years ago, his doctor told him he was at risk for diabetes. >> he said, if you don't do something, we're going to have to put you on medication for diabetes. so that was a wake-up call for me and my wife. >> reporter: pete is far from alone. according to the american diabetes association, there are nearly 90 million petes in the world, some one out of three people estimated to have pre- diabetes. >> well, thomas, you have pre- >> reporter: and that's why today the ad council, the american diabetes association, centers for disease control and prevention and the american medical association kicked off people aware. >> a lot of folks know about diabetes but they don't know about pre-diabetes. and they don't know that it's somet

what kind of diet should you be on if you have diabetes. they have a diabetic diet. and really you should go see a dietitian. not just because you have diabetes you should be eating healthy just to live a better life. to be healthier to feel better. there is a diabetic diet with any diet you should always lean towards more vegetables than fruits. got a book out. you have a foundation as well. tell us about that real quick. foundation is not for profit. we are primary purpose is for education and awareness and to get people into extensive programs where they can get help. and you are became interested in that you treated so many people who have diabetes. you cannot go into the hospital and be a nurse and not have every nurse have at least one or two or three diabetic patients. chef baylor and the process the mail right now. this is the product right here it looks great. i will wait until the hot. we did. it is heating up. if it is heating i will jump right in. hold on for a second cleveland let me see how it takes. a little kale with that see what it taste like. the k

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alison massey is a diabetes educator who says pre- diabetes is a red flag that it's time to make a change. "we have research that supports that lifestyle change is so powerful at reducing your chance of developing type-two diabetes by about 50 percent." here are five changes you should make if you are pre- diabetic: first, if you're overweight, reduce your body weight by 10 percent. exercise at least 30 minutes, five times a week. limit or even eliminate sugary drinks. try to make vegetables 50 percent of each meal. and finally, increase your fiber intake. atlas's weight swings between 185 and 216, and he knows at the lower end his diabetes risk goes down. i'm martie salt reporting. trt 1.34 oc std. since many patients don't know their blood sugar levels may be in the pre- diabetic range, doctor champion says people should be screened every three years for type-two diabetes starting at age 45. those with a family history of overweight are at higher risk and may benefit from earlier screening. a wisconsin student with an incurable form of brain cancer now has his high school diploma. famil

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al roker will be back another day, and i'm still struggling with my diabetes. i do my best to manage. but it's hard to keep up with it. your body and your diabetes change over time. your treatment plan may too. know your options. once-daily toujeo is a long-acting insulin from the makers of lantus . it releases slowly to provide consistent insulin levels for a full 24 hours. toujeo also provides proven full 24-hour blood sugar control and significant a1c reduction. toujeo is a long-acting, man-made insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults with diabetes. it contains 3 times as much insulin in 1 milliliter as standard insulin. don't use toujeo to treat diabetic ketoacidosis, during episodes of low blood sugar, or if you're allergic to insulin. allergic reaction may occur and may be life threatening. even if the needle has been changed. the most common side effect is low blood sugar, which can be serious and life threatening. it may cause shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision. check your blood sugar levels daily while using toujeo . injec

step on up and ask your doctor about diabetic nerve pain. tell 'em cedric sent you. >>> before we go, we want to check in with al roker one more time. the latest forecast in this blizzard of 2016. what will you be watching overnight as lester lester, but we are talking about the winds. cause big problems. 900 miles of snow from new york city. cumulations are concerned, washington, baltimore, looks to be the big winner if you look at it that way. 18 to 26 inches, some areas could pick up to three feet of snow. philadelphia, new jersey, surrounding areas picking up about 12 to 18. new york city looking generally at about six to 12 inches. now we're also watching the winds. they are going to start to develop as we get into late tonight, early tomorrow. wind speeds of over 50, 60 miles per hour, blowing and drifting snow causing bad visibility. and so we have coastal flood threats for beach erosion, beach flooding. a real mess, lester. this thing will end quickly, by sunday, it will start to have effects on into next week. >> al, thanks. and mor

she too has diabetes. >> is life-changing for people with diabetes. it's almost liking have a doctor follow me around. reporter: there were temperate is amiss in the study. among them was alicia a patient of dr. levy. when you heard about the results what was your reaction? >> crying, absolutely. the hardest part was getting it back. reporter: more research is still being done at the device is expected to be approved by the fda in the next few years. >> in the next two years or so we will have people wearing these. >> researching the lab is wonderful but this is something a patient can visualize and have hope for. artificial pancreas means people diagnosed with diabetes in the future will have a different life than she had, life with less worry and more freedom. >> and to think that this could really happen and change people's lives it's an enormous responsibility and a level of excitement that i don't think i can put into words. reporter: kerry drew "fox 5 news." russ. tina: head to our web site fox5ny.com for more information about artificial pancre

and that's from unmanaged diabetes. having diabetes is not a death sentence itself. we offer tools, take a class, do to help manage it. be more active and eat better. eating more fruits and vegetables will help people prevent the type 2 diabetes. and knowing the history is so important. >> diet can get you off the medication, and is important to see a doctor or someone that can keep your accountable. >> that's right. and see your doctor as part of a team. people get so overwhelmed. >> that's the bad news guys. >> yes, and we ask a few questions, it's so easy to manage. they're there to help you, even though they don't have much time, everyone is busy, but sit down and have them answer your questions, then you'll know what to do. they can refer you to >> it's important to educate yourself as well. when it comes to this app, is it >> yes, it's in spanish. so we're excited about that, so in our office, we have a web page in spanish. if people go there, there's instructions of how to sign up in spanish. we want to reach the majority of the public and we know that type 2

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we talk about diabetes. have you heard about pre-diabetes? some 86 million americans have it and don't even know it. pam cook. >> i had never heard of it. that's why the american diabetes association is trying to alert people to this health condition now because many haven't and they want to help prevent more people from being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. it's called pre-diabetes, and like diabetes it is associated with high blood sugar levels, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. but it is an indication that your metabolism is moving in that direction. doctors say if caught early the condition can be reversed. usually with some simple steps. weight loss, more exercise and changes to your diet. they say anyone can develop pre-diabetes and there are some things you should watch out for. >> it's not that you have warning signs like you have a fever or something like that, but there are risk factors that can give you a suggestion that you may in fact have this condition. weight is really high on the list. excessive weight or obes

nerve damage from diabetes causes diabetic nerve pain. lyrica is fda approved to treat this pain. lyrica may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughgh or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. or swelling, trouble breathing, rash, hives, blisters, muscle pain with fever, tired feeling or blurry vision. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain and swelling of hands, legs, and feet. don't drink alcohol while taking lyrica. don't drive or use machinery until you know how lyrica affects you. those who have had a drug or alcohol problem now i have less diabetic nerve pain. and i love helping little ones get off on the right foot. ask your doctor about lyrica. >>> finally tonight here, just in time for the super bowl, a star is born. and the agents are already lling. here's abc's david wright. >> reporter: today from budweiser, a tantalizing tease. could this young clydesdalele born yesterday, be the star of their new super bowl ad? here comes the king here comes the big n