Fuel Your Heart, Feed Your Health 💙 Physical activity. Exercise. Strength training. Cardiovascular fitness. Walking. Jogging. Biking. Hiking. Dancing. Skating. Skiing. Rock climbing. Different words, different activities—but all with one powerful thing in common: they help our bodies get stronger and stay healthier. We know exercise is good for us. But for people living with […]
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Fuel Your Heart, Feed Your Health People with diabetes are at higher risk for heart disease—but healthy food choices and lifestyle habits can play a powerful role in protecting your heart. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for people living with diabetes. In fact, people with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to
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The Halloween season is in full swing! While this time of year can be tricky for those living with diabetes or pre-diabetes—thanks to all the candy and holiday festivities—it doesn’t have to be spooky season for your health if you plan ahead and make thoughtful choices along the way. Here are a few tricks to
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October is here, bringing cooler weather, cozy sweaters, and of course—treats everywhere we look. For those living with diabetes, the season can feel full of “tricks” in the form of hidden sugars, tempting sweets, and routines that may get thrown off. But this year, let’s flip the script with our theme: No Tricks, All Treats.
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Happy May! Not only is May bringing us warmer weather, flowers, and the beginning of produce season, but May is also American Stroke Month. Did you know that diabetics are at an increased risk for stroke? With over 30 million people in America being diagnosed with Diabetes, the number of people who are at risk
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At the start of the year, we discussed the importance of setting SMART goals for managing diabetes. As we enter March, research shows that approximately 80% of individuals—including those living with diabetes—begin to lose focus on their New Year’s resolutions. Common challenges include lack of motivation, limited resources, inadequate support, or frustration with slow progress. Spring is the perfect season
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The American Heart Association considers diabetes one of the major controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). In fact, people living with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop and die from cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks, strokes and heart failure, than people who don’t have diabetes. Why are people with diabetes at increased risk for CVD? Diabetes
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