Posted on November 14, 2014
See your health care team at least twice a year to find and treat any problems early. At each visit, be sure you have a: blood pressure check foot check weight check review of your self-care plan Two times each year, have an: It may be checked more often if it is over 7. Once […]
Posted on November 13, 2014
It is common to feel overwhelmed, sad, or angry when you are living with diabetes. You may know the steps you should take to stay healthy, but have trouble sticking with your plan over time. This section has tips on how to cope with your diabetes, eat well, and be active. Cope with your diabetes. […]
Posted on November 12, 2014
My sister has partnered with her doctor to monitor her diabetes and her health. If you do have diabetes, talk to your health care team about how to manage your A1C, Blood pressure, and Cholesterol. This can help lower your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes problems. A for the A1C […]
Posted on November 11, 2014
There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes – Your body does not make insulin. This is a problem because you need insulin to take the sugar (glucose) from the foods you eat and turn it into energy for your body. You need to take insulin every day to live. Type 2 diabetes […]
Posted on November 10, 2014
This week we will be talking about the biggest epidemic in America……. diabetes. More and more Americans are living with Type 2 Diabetes than ever before, in fact the ADA data suggests that the prevalence continually increases. In 2012, 29.1 million Americans, or 9.3% of the population, had diabetes. In 2010 the figures were 25.8 […]
Posted on November 7, 2014
There is never a good time to quit. You just have to commit to a date. What’s important about picking a Quit Day? Once you’ve decided to quit, you’re ready to pick a quit date. This is a very important step. Pick a day within the next month as your Quit Day. Picking a date […]
Posted on November 5, 2014
No matter how old you are or how long you’ve smoked, quitting can help you live longer and be healthier. People who stop smoking before age 50 cut their risk of dying in the next 15 years in half compared with those who keep smoking. Ex-smokers enjoy a higher quality of life – they have […]
Posted on November 4, 2014
My husband’s father died of lung cancer in his early 70’s. Although he was a life long smoker and knew the risks of smoking, he was still surprised he got lung cancer. During that time, my husband was finally able to quit smoking. Health concerns usually top the list of reasons people give for quitting […]
Posted on November 3, 2014
Most doctors agree that the single most important thing you can do to improve your health is to quit smoking for good! If only it were that easy . . . My husband has given up smoking dozens of times. Mark Twain said, “Quitting smoking is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.” Maybe you’ve […]
Posted on October 31, 2014
My father used to say “Everything has to have a date on it.” The dates on food labels can be confusing. The truth is, they often have nothing to do with food safety! Here’s what you really need to know: • Use-By, Best if Used By, Best By, Best Before: These “use by” and “best” […]