Well Folks! It’s Fall again – apple and pumpkin picking, Fall Fests and hayrides! Fall also means back to school for the kids. Back to school typically involves back to school shopping for back packs, clothing and school supplies. Parents – what should also be on your back-to-school check list is getting your child and […]
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By Amy DeMay, MSHA, Coalition Administrator Your child has been complaining of being very tired all of the time; in fact, there have been no arguments about bedtime in several weeks. During the day, he comes into the kitchen and drinks water by the large glass multiple times over just a few hours, and is
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Diabetes Distress When someone has a diagnosis of diabetes, they know that there isn’t any vacation from diabetes. A person needs to think about medications, exercise, technology, eating plans, possible complications that arise from the disease, hypoglycemia as well as having to deal with people who might not understand diabetes almost every day. After some
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When traveling on the road it can be hard to eat healthy all the time, especially with dining options. However, with a little planning, you can make sure that you have food options and snacks for you to keep on track. In today’s blog, I look a few food choices to consider eating to keep
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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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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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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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Proper hydration is important for people of all ages, whether or not they live with a chronic disease like diabetes. Proper hydration can be tricky between how much is needed, how much is too much, what medications you take, whether or not you exercised today, and how much caffeine you had. For those living with
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