May 17th, 2012 by Diabetes Medical Bracelet
Having diabetes increases your risk for developing many serious health problems. But According to the American Diabetes Association, with correct treatment and recommended lifestyle changes, many people with diabetes are able to prevent or delay the onset of complications. The best bet is to manage your diabetes to prevent these problems before they happen. Related [...]
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May 15th, 2012 by Diabetes Medical Bracelet
DONATE TO OUR DIABETES UK FUNDRAISER: ● bit.ly Still struggling our way through Minecraft, as you do. Honestly can’t bloody remember what happens in this video, I edited it like a week ago…I’m gonna guess it’s amazing though! Also, thanks to Matthew who donated a wee bit of dosh to the channel, I know it’d [...]
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May 12th, 2012 by Diabetes Medical Bracelet
Students were given the choice to create a video, podcast, poster, or other method to provide the community with information about diabetes. This is one of the only groups to do video. I thought the video was very cute and they did a pretty good job. It is pretty funny. Make sure to watch to [...]
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May 2nd, 2012 by Diabetes Medical Bracelet
In recognition of American Diabetes Alert Day in late-March, Touchstone Health HMO sponsored, “Diabetes and You,” on March 28, 2012, at James Monroe Senior Center in the Bronx, NY. At the free event, Touchstone Health HMO Chief Medical Officer Mitchell Strand, MD, spoke to a group of local senior citizens about diabetes, how it affects [...]
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April 29th, 2012 by Diabetes Medical Bracelet
Ellie Wilson, Price Chopper’s Registered Dietitian and Senior Nutritionist, talks about the importance of carbohydrate counting when managing diabetes. An important tool for making nutritious food choices is the NuVal Nutritional Scoring system. Related Diabetes Medical Bracelets
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April 26th, 2012 by Diabetes Medical Bracelet
NMSU-A nursing students provide the community with health screenings for diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension at the Alamo Senior Center. Related Diabetes Medical Bracelets
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April 23rd, 2012 by Diabetes Medical Bracelet
In this webinar, Dr. Amy D’Aprix of the DAI Foundation and Mary Alexander of Home Instead Senior Care tackle the topic of senior nutrition and mealtimes. The benefits to modifying diets to accommodate age related changes and issues include: – Increased cognitive functioning – Resistance to illness – Higher energy level – Improved immune system [...]
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April 20th, 2012 by Diabetes Medical Bracelet
www.yourboomerhealth.com Intervirew with Ren Palmer on the benefits of senior walking. By 2030 25% of seniors will have diabetes and 60% other cronic medical issues. Most are lifestyle issues. Research shows significant risk reduction for diabetes, heart disease and even dementia by having senoirs walking 30 minutes a day. Senior walking provides vitality for every [...]
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April 17th, 2012 by Diabetes Medical Bracelet
Dr. Amy D’Aprix outlines several steps you can take to help older adults develop better nutrition and eating habits, including helping them prepare for and shop for groceries and helping select foods that are high in nutrition and loaded with important vitamins, minerals and fiber. Ways to manage specific dietary concerns, such as diabetes are [...]
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April 12th, 2012 by Diabetes Medical Bracelet
The animation explains how becoming a ekohealth member helps patients like diabetics save a lot of medical expenses without insurance. Related Diabetes Medical Bracelets
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