Diabetes
This month there’s plenty of 1Seven program news – find out about our Awards, prizes, Captains and giveaways.
We also delve into the details of diabetes, as this month played host to Diabetes Week (13th to 19th July) as there seems to be a constant focus on diabetes in the news these days.
Type 1 diabetes occurs when a person's own immune system destroys beta cells in the pancreas. Beta cells sense blood glucose and produce the hormone insulin, which regulates glucose and converts it to energy. Formerly called 'juvenile onset diabetes', type 1 diabetes usually develops in children and young adults. It accounts for 10 to15 per cent of people with diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 85 per cent of all cases of diabetes, usually developing in adults over the age of 40. About 80 per cent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight, while a family history of the disease also increases an individual’s chance of contracting it. Type 2 diabeteswas previously thought to develop when a person was middle aged or elderly, but with childhood overweight and obesity at record levels, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among children and adolescents is rising.
What does this mean for kids and families? What can exercise offer for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? To find out more read on…
TEACHERS
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
The prevalence of self-reported diabetes more than doubled in Australia between 1989-90 and 2004-05. So what do we need to know about this disease in order to prevent it? [CLICK HERE]
Lesson: Week 6, Upper Primary Years Prep/Reception/Kindergarten, Comparing Lifestyles
Exercise Assists Diabetes Management
A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes doesn't mean wrapping your child in cotton wool. Indeed, new research shows that regular exercise can help. [CLICK HERE]
Disease Risk Rises for Unfit Teens
Reducing body fat and increasing fitness can lessen the risk of young people being stricken by type 2 diabetes. [CLICK HERE]
KIDS Why Exercise?
During primary school, our bodies are growing steadily and going through many changes. This is also a busy time with schoolwork and hanging out with our mates. The best thing we can do to look after our bodies at this time, is exercise. [CLICK HERE]
We all know we should eat more fruit and vegetables. But what does 'more' mean? And which ones are best? [CLICK HERE]
1Seven is pleased to announce that our Ambassador, Sharelle McMahon, has been appointed captain of the Australian Netball Team, becoming the 19th captain in the sport’s 80-year history. [CLICK HERE]
If you’d like some free 1Seven posters sent to you just let us know by sending us an email (1Seven@afl.com.au) with your postal details and how many posters you’d like. You can check out A1 size posters we’re giving away here.
Don’t forget the 1Seven Health School Awards are now open. Entering is simple and fun, with great prizes available for the winning entries and participation certificates for every school that enters. To find out more visit the 1Seven website. [CLICK HERE]
We are pleased to announce that the following schools are the state/territory winners of the sports kit for the month of June. These sports kits will either be presented by a Game Development staff member and where possible with an elite player from one of the sports or be couriered direct to the school.
Congratulations to the following schools:
- Ridgley P.S– Tasmania
- Berry Springs P.S - Northern Territory
- Kensington P.S – Western Australia
- KilkennyPrimary School – South Australia
- Plenty Parklands P.S – Victoria
- Waverley College – New South Wales
- Huntingdon P.S – New South Wales
- Bundaberg North P.S - Queensland
We hope that 1Seven will assist and stimulate discussion, thought and action in schools, communities and homes. We welcome your feedback and please feel free to email your thoughts, comments and suggestions to: 1Seven@afl.com.au
Kind regards,
