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Are you taking care of your self in the ways you should be? There are factors of breast cancer you can’t control, like family history, and age, but there are lifestyle changes that you can make to reduce your risk. The best way to reduce breast cancer risk is to stay healthy and avoid gaining [...]
Did you know that March is Save Your Vision Month sponsored by the American Optometric Association? People who sit in front of a computer for long periods of time often experience a variety of discomforting symptoms. We know that some of the typical symptoms that people suffer from are headaches, backaches, and neck strains. What [...]
Lately there has been a great deal of discussion and awareness on the news about peanut allergies and prevention in school systems. Even though the number of people with peanut allergies is relatively low in comparison, the severity of these allergies raises major cause for concern. An easy solution to treat this allergy is to [...]
Are you consuming too much sodium on a daily basis? By gradually cutting down on sodium, you can take back control of your blood pressure. On average, American’s consume more sodium that is really necessary or healthy. Sodium can be found in almost everything these days from your processed, canned and snack foods; as well [...]
Insulin: Do’s and Don’ts
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● February 10, 2012
Are you giving yourself insulin based on your meal or your blood sugar? If you have been taught how to carbohydrate count and feel pretty good about it, then you probably should be taking both mealtime insulin and some correction dose insulin too. If you are currently taking insulin based on your blood sugar reading, [...]
Chances are your New Years Resolution has something to do with making your life healthier whether it is losing weight, exercising or making smarter nutrition choices. Choosing “surf,” also known as fish, over “turf,” also known as beef, at least two times a week can be a great way to help lower your weight as well as [...]
Hypoglycemia at Bedtime: What You Need To Know
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● December 26, 2011
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is considered a blood sugar less than 70mg/dl in someone with diabetes. Hypoglycemia if left untreated can cause seizure, coma and untimtely death. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include sweating, palpitations, hunger, nervousness, and tingling sensations. These symptoms are a result of hormones that are released to help raise the blood sugar (flight [...]
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