CYCLING TO FIGHT Obesity and Diabetes

Obesity and type 2 diabetes are diseases that can substantially decrease life expectancy, diminish quality of life and increase healthcare costs.  The incidence of obesity and diabetes continues to rise by epidemic proportions.  The term “diabesity” has been coined to describe obesity-dependent diabetes.

According to the American Diabetes Association, in 2002 18.2 million people, or 6.3 percent of the population, had diabetes.  Diabetes was the sixth leading cause of death listed on U.S. death certificates in 2000.  The direct and indirect cost of diabetes in the U.S. in 2002 was estimated at $132 billion.  It has been estimated that the annual cost of overweight and obesity in the U.S. is $122.9 billion.  This estimate accounts for $64.1 billion in direct costs and $58.8 billion in indirect costs.

For more information visit:   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3066828/ 

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women.  Both obesity and diabetes mellitus are important independent risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease. Obesity is the leading risk factor for type 2 diabetes.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 32% of white and 53% of black women are obese. Women with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 have a 28 times greater risk of developing diabetes than do women of normal weight.  The risk of diabetes is 93 times greater if the BMI is 35 kg/m2.  The presence of diabetes can increase a woman's risk of heart disease 2-fold. In addition, the presence of diabetes overshadows the protective effects of the pre-menopausal state.  In 2007, 11.5 million of all women over the age of 20 (10.2%) had diabetes, and rates were slightly higher in ethnic minority groups: 10.4% in Hispanic women and 11.8% in non-Hispanic black women.  The national prevalence rates of diabetes have increased in parallel with the rates of obesity.

For more information visit:   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3066828/   

It is not known for sure why some people develop insulin resistance, but it is known that obesity and lack of physical activity make it worse.  The development of insulin resistance is an important component in the development of type 2 diabetes.  The connection is also seen in the fact that weight-loss can improve control or cure type 2 diabetes.  In addition to the degree of obesity, where the excess body fat is deposited is important in determining the risk of type 2 diabetes.

The degree of insulin resistance and the incidence of type 2 diabetes is highest in a person with an “apple” shape.  These persons carry the majority of their excess body weight around their abdomen.  In contrast, the “pear” shaped person carries most of their weight in the hips and thighs and this is not as likely to be associated with insulin resistance.

 by Joanne Z. Rogers, MSN, RN, CNSN, APRN, BC-AD, and Christopher D. Still, DO, FACN, FACP (OAC Community) 

For more information visit:   https://www.obesityaction.org/community/article-library/obesity-and-type-2-diabetes/ 

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PLEASE READ THIS PAGE IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE FILLING OUT ANY OF OUR FORMS.  PLEASE ADHERE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS ON THIS PAGE, THE APPLICATION FORM PAGE, AND ON THE APPLICATION/REGISTRATION FORMS.  THESE GUIDELINES ARE IN PLACE TO HELP MAKE THIS EVENT SUCCESSFUL SO THAT WE CAN HAVE IT EVERY YEAR. 

The fighting obesity and diabetes event will be done in partnership with the obesity society,  the obesity medicine, the american obesity association, the american diabetes association, and other organizations dedicated towards solving these two medical issues.

DATE:  T.B.D.

RIDE START TIME:  T.B.D.

STARTING LOCATION:  T.B.D.

FESTIVAL LOCATION:  T.B.D.

FESTIVAL START TIME:  T.B.D.

**Please note that the event date, time, and location are subject to change base on authorization from LA city officials**  

After the ride, a health fair expo and festival will be held at T.B.D. from 11 am to 6 pm.  This post community ride event will comprise of 

1)  Concert and Music

2)  DJs

3   Vendor Booths

4)  Health and Other Workshops

5)  Other Entertainment

1) The ride will start at 8:00 am (START LOCATION T.B.D.)

2)  Riders registration will be between 7:00 am to 8:00 am.  NO LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE DAY OF THE RIDE!!  NO EXCEPTIONS!!

3)  Rider/cyclist registration form can be filled out and/or downloaded from this website.  The registration form is located under the application forms link.

https://innercitycycling.org/cyclist-registration 

4)  STUDENTS UNDER AGE 18 MUST FILL OUT THE STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM LOCATED UNDER THE APPLICATION FORMS LINK.  IN ADDITION, ALL STUDENTS UNDER AGE 18 ARE REQUIRED TO GET AN AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE FROM THEIR PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN ON THE FORM!!

https://innercitycycling.org/student-registration-1 

5)  Fixie bike ride starts at 8:00 am

6)  Family bike ride starts at 9:00 am

7)  The ride will be done with rolling street closures similar to a funeral procession

8)  ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR PROTECTIVE CYCLING GEAR (PART OF BIKE SAFETY!!)

9)  PARENT(S) WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE WITH THEIR CHILDREN!!  LETS MAKE IT A FAMILY AFFAIR!!  GET SOME EXERCISE!!

10)  Event contact number:  

       (323)839-5012 (other numbers coming soon)  

1)  Vendor booth registration and setup:  7 am to 10 am

2)  Festival starts at 11 am

3)  Vendor booth application can be filled out and/or downloaded from this website.  The application is located under the application forms link.

https://innercitycycling.org/vendor-booth 

4)  Event contact number:  

    (323)839-5012 (other numbers coming soon)