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Firstly, there have been numerous media articles (example) detailing the threat of diabetes both to our health and our economy here in Ontario.
Since studies (such as this) tend to prove a definitive link between sugar consumption and the prevalence of the disease, my curiosity got the better of me recently and I was awestruck to find there's nary a processed food item in my local grocery store that does not include sugar in one form or other, as an ingredient.
I've always wondered why the above can't be made in "sugar/no sugar-added" varieties -- I guess marketers feel a sweet taste trumps everything else!
Next, I was watching one of the "Men in Black" movies and was surprised at the profundity of a conversation between actors Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, the gist of which went like this:
TLJ: Do you know the most destructive force in the Universe?
WS: Sugar
Most people laugh at those comments, but it left me wondering how many of us gave that conversation a second thought -- it could well be true, considering the impact it has on many of our lives!
Now for the question:
considering the above, shouldn't sugar be classified as a restricted substance?
I'm not talking here of some government bureaucracy getting involved to control the distribution/consumption of the commodity, but more of an awareness amongst ourselves similar to what's in place for alcohol or tobacco.
In other words, instead of eating it at every meal, why not consciously choose to use it only during special occasions, if at all.
That way, with the help of our EMR systems, we can keep an eye on it.
What do you think -- do we have a chance against "the most destructive force", or is this simply another Germany v. Portugal blow-out situation?
Hope you're enjoying the weather, and the World Cup!
Until next time...
Ernest A. James
President and CEO
Regal Informatics Inc.
