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November is Diabetes Awareness Month. While 4.2 million Americans—just over 1 in 10—have diabetes, 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes. Even though this number has been on the rise, the good news is that there are steps you can take to prevent, slow down, or even reverse the most common form of the disease known…
Have you experienced stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, causing discomfort? This could be a sign of adhesive capsulitis, also known as “frozen shoulder”. Keeping your shoulder still for long periods of time increases the risk of developing frozen shoulder. Overtime, this becomes painful, and you may need to seek medical assistance. Treatments may…
For the English translation of this blog: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2022/11/04/5-things-you-can-do-right-now-if-you-have-diabetes/ Tener una enfermedad crónica, como es la diabetes, puede ser preocupante. La buena noticia es que aún padeciendo de diabetes se puede vivir una vida larga y saludable. Estos son algunos pasos que puede dar sin esperar para mejorar la salud si tiene diabetes. Deje de saltarse…
Play benefits children in each domain of development like nothing else does. It helps children learn about the world, develop the skills they need to interact with others, manage their emotions, and it promotes curiosity and learning. Research on play tells us that play is essential for children’s well-being. In fact, “play is so important…
If you have been diagnosed with Diabetes, chances are you’ve been given a glucometer so that you can check your blood sugar at home. You may have been told by your provider to check your sugar a certain number of times a day or to aim for certain numbers. But beyond that, it’s possible you…
In 1994, the National Extension Parent Education Model was published. This model still guides our work in parent education today. The National Extension Parent Education Model lists 6 areas of essential parenting practices that include: Care For Self, Understand, Guide, Nurture, Motivate and Advocate. Of these 6 areas, parents seem to struggle the most with…
Getting enough sleep is crucial for good health. What you may not know is that not getting enough sleep can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and can lead to poorer control of your DM (Diabetes Management) if you are already living with it. Studies show that not getting enough sleep can also…
A healthy, balanced diet along with exercise/physical activity are fundamental for managing most health issues, including diabetes (type 1, type 2), gestational diabetes, or prediabetes. Physical activity includes all movement that increases energy use, whereas exercise is planned, structured physical activity. Evidence-based benefits include improved blood glucose control and improved insulin sensitivity, reduced cardiovascular risk…
If you have had GDM, or Gestational Diabetes, you are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. There are important things you should know to help decrease your risk and keep you healthy. First, after you have your baby, you should schedule an exam with your doctor between 4-12 weeks postpartum. You will have…
Having a chronic disease, such as Diabetes, can be overwhelming. The good news is that you can have diabetes and still live a long and healthy life. Here are some steps to take right now to improve your health if you have Diabetes. Stop skipping meals: Meal skipping leads to dramatic highs and lows in…