Genetic risk assessment: 1 out of 10 (low risk)
Environmental risk assessment: 23/69
Both of my assessments are pretty low, but I know that I can definitely do more to further reduce my risk.
No, none of the questions on the assessment surprised me. I understood how each question related to diabetes.
The changes that I need to make in order to reduce my risk of getting diabetes are environmental. I know that I need to consume less unhealthy foods (sugary foods, fast-foods, and processed foods) and I also need to incorporate more physical activity into my life. Once I get into the habit of doing these two things, it'll become very easy. Learning more about diabetes (specifically, type 2) has really educated me on all of the negative aspects of it. …show more content…
Foods that are unhealthier are cheaper, whereas, healthy foods (fresh fruits and vegetables) are more expensive. For example, for the same cost of purchasing all of the ingredients to make one healthy meal, you could buy many unhealthy frozen meals. In this case, people with little to spend will choose the unhealthier option. Perhaps, poverty also leads to diabetes because these people need to work more. When they need to work more in order to earn more money, they aren't going to want to exercise once they're done working (they want to sleep and relax).
They need more motivation so that they don't feel that this is also the path that they need to go through. These people often feel this way because they are surrounded with people who have diabetes. Eating healthily and exercising every day can be difficult, but once you make a part of your routine it is much easier. Educating them on the negative affects of having diabetes may also help. Showing them how to incorporate healthy eating and exercises into their life can prevent these feelings and will prevent them from getting
Environmental risk assessment: 23/69
Both of my assessments are pretty low, but I know that I can definitely do more to further reduce my risk.
No, none of the questions on the assessment surprised me. I understood how each question related to diabetes.
The changes that I need to make in order to reduce my risk of getting diabetes are environmental. I know that I need to consume less unhealthy foods (sugary foods, fast-foods, and processed foods) and I also need to incorporate more physical activity into my life. Once I get into the habit of doing these two things, it'll become very easy. Learning more about diabetes (specifically, type 2) has really educated me on all of the negative aspects of it. …show more content…
Foods that are unhealthier are cheaper, whereas, healthy foods (fresh fruits and vegetables) are more expensive. For example, for the same cost of purchasing all of the ingredients to make one healthy meal, you could buy many unhealthy frozen meals. In this case, people with little to spend will choose the unhealthier option. Perhaps, poverty also leads to diabetes because these people need to work more. When they need to work more in order to earn more money, they aren't going to want to exercise once they're done working (they want to sleep and relax).
They need more motivation so that they don't feel that this is also the path that they need to go through. These people often feel this way because they are surrounded with people who have diabetes. Eating healthily and exercising every day can be difficult, but once you make a part of your routine it is much easier. Educating them on the negative affects of having diabetes may also help. Showing them how to incorporate healthy eating and exercises into their life can prevent these feelings and will prevent them from getting