humble3d Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 PBS: BLOOD SUGAR RISING DOCUMENTARY... I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO WATCH THIS AS NEW SCIENCE IS NOW AVAILABLE TO HELP... DOCTOR: HEAL THY SELF... https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/blood-sugar-rising-americas-hidden-diabetes-epidemic/ PBS Calls for ‘War on Diabetes’ with New Documentary A new PBS documentary sounds the alarm about a public health emergency that was here before coronavirus and will need America’s attention after we push though the COVID-19 outbreak: the diabetes epidemic. “Blood Sugar Rising — America’s Hidden Diabetes Epidemic,” a new 2-hour film narrated by actress S. Epatha Merkerson and released on PBS stations on April 15th, asks, “Why isn’t there a war against diabetes?” It demonstrates why we need to fight that war. What makes this film different from other recent documentaries on the rising rate of diabetes — like “A Touch of Sugar” or HBO’s “The Weight of the Nation: Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes” — is that “Blood Sugar Rising” has the backing of the nationwide PBS platform. Millions of Americans will hear its stark warning that “it is now predicted that half of the U.S. population will have either diabetes or pre-diabetes by 2025.” The film also stands out because it is very ambitious, covering a lot of territory in about 2 hours. It showcases compelling stories of people wrestling with diabetes management and trying to fend off complications, fighting social and economic problems that contribute to the epidemic, and working on new technology to bring hope to our D-community. I learned about this film from a relative who is committed to diabetes education and is working to bring audiences to “Blood Sugar Rising.” I told her I would candidly share my views about it with the diabetes community. My verdict: thumbs up. Tell your non-diabetic friends and family to watch it. Key messages Threaded throughout are messages that diabetes educators and activists have been conveying for quite some time, but too few people understand: It’s really bleepin’ difficult for people with diabetes (PWDs) to manage this disease, but if we don’t work at it, we’re going to suffer serious, possibly deadly consequences. It’s not our fault (neither type 1 nor type 2 diabetes). Stop the victim-shaming! America needs to do something about the socioeconomic problems that contribute to the rise of diabetes and its complications, including the lack of access to healthy food and the outrageously high cost of insulin. https://www.healthline.com/diabetesmine/new-blood-sugar-rising-diabetes-documentary#Key-messages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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