What is Summer without a vacation or a road trip of sorts… maybe some time at the beach, or maybe a cabin in the woods or even sightseeing in the city… Whatever your summer plans are, if you are heading away from home and you have been diagnosed with diabetes, or pre-diabetes, there are some […]
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Diabetes can bring a variety of complications, including some challenges with one’s feet. Nerve damage and poor circulation can lead to a loss of sensitivity, skin changes, calluses and skin breakdown, all of which can lead to more serious complications such as ulcers, an inability for the skin to heal, increased risk of infection and
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By Ronald Bollinger A member of the Diabetes Coalition recently mentioned a theme of Knowledge is Power. I along with other members of the Coalition thought this was a great theme! As I pondered more about that statement, it occurred to me that Knowledge is also Survival! It’s important for everyone to know the
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The Standards of Care in Diabetes by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is released every year for healthcare professionals for guidance of diabetes care.There are 17 chapters and over 300 pages on multiple topics concerning diabetes.The following is a list from the most current ADA guidelines of 2024 which people can review in order to
1.4 million people will be diagnosed with diabetes this year. How do we know if we are at risk? Type 1 and type 2 diabetes have different causes, but there are two factors that are important in both. You inherit a predisposition to the disease, and then something in your environment triggers it.
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By Kyle Almoney ACE Certified Personal Trainer One of the common problems I run into when working with people that are looking to get into a healthy lifestyle and change habits is the “I just do not have enough time to do it” misconception. While most people live busy lifestyles nowadays, exercise can fit into
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By Karen Carrier| Food, Families, and Communities Educator with Penn State Extension You may have heard the saying “Eat the Rainbow,” but what does this mean for your health, and how can you implement it? Eating the rainbow means choosing a variety of fruits and vegetables in all the colors of the rainbow, from red
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With spring now in the air, there is no better time than to get outdoors after the long winter than now! Being outdoors has many health benefits such as; Sunlight giving you vitamin D to help with bones and your immune system. Natural light, which is proven to help with sleep, anxiety, and overall mental
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Green beans have been a staple of the human diet dating back to Mesoamerica, where they were first cultivated by indigenous peoples. Archaeological evidence suggests that green beans, along with other types of beans, were an important part of the diet in this region as early as 7000 BC. Along with their historical significance, green
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Lions Clubs International was challenged by Helen Keller in the 1920’s to become the Knights of the Blind, and ever since then the Lions have been assisting individuals with vision issues. So, what does that have to do with diabetes? Diabetes is now the leading cause of blindness. 463 million adults worldwide live with diabetes,
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