Category Archives: Prediabetes

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Stay on Track with Exercise!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by
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Exercise doesn’t necessarily mean running a marathon or bench-pressing 300 pounds. The key is to start slow—soon, momentum will follow. Follow these tips to get moving and stay on track! Continue reading →

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Success Story: Lauren and Julee Kopkowski

Posted on March 28, 2013 by
Lauren and Julee Kopkowski

When Julee learned she had high blood glucose, she went to her daughter Lauren, an intern studying dietetics, for advice. Together they mapped out a plan to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Continue reading →

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Success Story: Don Fillenworth

Posted on March 27, 2013 by
Don Fillenworth

Type 2 diabetes came as a shock to Don, as there is no history of it in his family. With support from his diabetes care team and wife Cindy, he lowered his A1C from 9.6 to 5.9 in three months! How’d he do it? Continue reading →

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Success Story: Sarah Boison

Posted on March 25, 2013 by
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Sarah was only 24 when she found out she had type 2 diabetes—a very scary diagnosis for her and her family. She has since changed her diet and started exercising while still maintaining the active social life she enjoys. Check out her great attitude and progress (20 lbs. lost so far!) . Continue reading →

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Be Healthy, Active and Live Well With Diabetes

Posted on February 6, 2013 by
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Diabetes affects so many people in the United States: Nearly 26 million children and adults live with it, and an additional 79 million Americans have prediabetes, putting them at risk for developing type 2. And these statistics don’t include the … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village to Stop Diabetes®

Posted on February 4, 2013 by
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Black History Month is a time for African Americans (AA) to reflect on positive events in our history and resolve to honor our ancestors. Most importantly, it is a time to reflect on our responsibilities to reduce health disparities in … Continue reading →

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Encouraging and Embracing the Desire to Change

Posted on February 1, 2013 by
Lurelean B. Gaines, President, Health Care & Education, American Diabetes Association

It is so exciting to be a part of a team with so many energetic volunteers—professionals, staff and everyday people—who are working together for a common cause: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Continue reading →

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