Category Archives: Tips and ideas

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Tips for Surviving Halloween’s Temptations

Posted on October 28, 2013 by
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With Halloween coming up and more holidays to follow, those of us who live with diabetes face food choices that can make managing our blood glucose harder. Continue reading →

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New Nutritional Recommendations Released

Posted on October 10, 2013 by
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Yesterday, the American Diabetes Association published a new set of nutrition recommendations for how to manage diabetes. Every few years, we gather a group of experts to review new research that has been published and to modify our nutrition recommendations … Continue reading →

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Seniors with Diabetes — Take Control of Your Health

Posted on September 6, 2013 by
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In the U.S., there are nearly 26 million people living with diabetes, and more seniors have diabetes than any other age group. Currently, one in four Americans over the age of 60 is living with diabetes. Continue reading →

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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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How to Take a Culinary Vacation—without Calling a Travel Agent!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by
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The Mediterranean is a prime travel destination, and for good reason. This area boasts rich history, a near-perfect climate, gorgeous architecture and landscapes . . . and let’s not forget about the incredible food! Continue reading →

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Healthy Ways to Say “I Love You” this Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 11, 2013 by
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Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to spend some quality time with the ones you love—but it often means going out to a nice (heavy) restaurant meal and eating lots of chocolates. There are plenty of other ways to show … 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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