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Take care of your diabetes everyday.
It is National Diabetes Month and a great time to review general guidelines for managing different aspects of diabetes. People who successfully manage their diabetes know that it takes effort everyday. Experts know that by carefully following four to six steps each day, people with diabetes will have much better health and far fewer complications.
A daily focus on diabetes means:
- Eat healthy food
- Get regular exercise
- Take medicines
- Test blood sugar
- Check feet
- Be positive
Read more at Taking Care of your Diabetes Everyday
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Listening to the Sounds of Cancer
National Healthy Skin Month brings encouraging news for the prevention and diagnosis of the most deadliest form of skin cancer. Researchers have been able to produce sound energy by aiming a laser at melanoma cells in a human blood sample. It only required 10 cells, and a bit of amplification of the sound energy, to detect the melanin. Perfection of this technique could lead to very early detection of melanoma cells in the body and a way to track cells if they spread.
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Upcoming Community Health and Wellness Events
There are exciting and healthy events coming your way this fall. Across the nation, older adults and their families can find a wide range of activities to enjoy. Have a look and see what's happening in your neck of the woods.
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Take Charge Tips
Eat Healthy
As the holiday season approaches it may become challenging for someone who lives with diabetes. Typically our meal plans change. If you travel, it may affect the timing of meals. Office parties, holiday baking, and a general focus on food during the holidays presents almost daily temptation.
One good way to deal with the challenge is to face the challenge by making a game plan and making a list of things you can do to manage your diabetes healthfully during the holidays.
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Be Active
Walking is one of the most common forms of exercise and fall is a fantastic time to do it. The colors are brilliant, the air is brisk, and the skies are a deep, clear blue.
Our feet support our walks and we need to care for them with routine maintenance. Do you know how to prevent foot problems, especially if you have diabetes? Read more about keeping your toes in tip top shape.
Get Checked
It's National Healthy Skin Month and a good time to check in on your skin.Dermatologists recommend doing a self-exam of your skin each month so that you will notice subtle changes more often. The earlier a problem is found, the easier, and more successfully it can be treated.
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Be Smoke Free
November 17 marks an important national holiday – The Great American Smokeout. This year, make it count for you. Find the resources that can make a difference to you and this holiday season, give yourself the gift of health.
Be Positive
"The Holidays.” What an array of emotions that simple phrase can stir. The Jack-O-Latern candles are snuffed. The countdown for the holiday season has begun. It’s “The Holidays” and you should feel excited and joyful, right?
Well, as joyful as it is, this time of year can also be quite harried and stressful. So why not take the bull by the horns this year. Have a positive influence on this season by managing the stress that comes with all that joy.
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