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Q What is diabetes? A Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of glucose in the blood. This can result from not having enough insulin, insulin not being used [ Read more ]

November 28, 2014

25 Diabetes & Heart Healthy Tips

1 Drink water instead of juice, soda or energy drinks. Drinking a large glass of water 10 minutes before your meal may even make you feel less hungry. 2 Keep meat, chicken [ Read more ]

November 16, 2014

St-r-e-t-ch: Increase Flexibility To Lessen Injuries

Squeezing physical activity into your hectic daily schedule can be a challenge. So why waste precious time with warm ups and stretching when you can be out on the sports field, tennis court or golf course instead? “A common cause of non-traumatic sports injuries is poor flexibility,” says Dr. John O'Kane, attending physician at the University of Washington Sports Medicine Clinic. “If people stop and take a few minutes to prepare their bodies before and after exercising, they can increase flexibility and help avoid being sidelined by an injury.” [ Read more ]

September 17, 2014

Pedometers: Counting Every Step

As you probably have heard by now, many people with diabetes are now walking as a way to exercise. This kind of exercise doesn’t need special equipment, which is beneficial for people looking for an effective and yet cheaper way to work out. You can do it anywhere, and what’s better is you don’t have to pay and join a gym. However, you may need a tool in order to track your progress, improve your workout, and make the walking much more enjoyable. If you’re struggling to add walking to your busy life, this tool—the pedometer—can help you. [ Read more ]

September 3, 2014

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