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Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. If you have diabetes, your risk of developing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke is double that of someone who does not have diabetes. Diabetes/high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves of the heart, and…
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…
Just because you have diabetes does not mean you cannot dine out with your friends and family. Creating a plan before going to the restaurant will help you stay on track without any guilt. The goal in going out to eat is to have a plan ahead of time on how to make your meals…
As a dietitian, I see firsthand the impact that small changes have on people’s health. I work primarily with people with diabetes, but many of them have other conditions as well, such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, hypothyroidism, PCOS, or obesity. Each condition has different diet recommendations, but one thing is constant for all of…
If you have teens at home, you know that snacking is a big deal! We need to keep in mind that at this stage in their lives, teens are growing and need the extra nutrition that snacks can provide. If planned right, snacks can help give the energy boost teens need between meals and much-needed…
Read any popular diet advice and you’ll find the never-ending question, “Are grains good or are they bad?” The answer is that grains are essential for a balanced diet! The USDA MyPlate illustration defines grains as either whole or refined. The goal is to make at least half of the grains that you eat daily…
Enjoy the Holidays While Managing Diabetes Diabetes management around the holidays can be particularly stressful. especially with so many food temptations. Remember, you have control over your choices; all it takes is planning. Arm yourself with strategies to stay healthy when the holiday season arrives. Check out the holiday planning tips below…. Space carbohydrate consumption…
My Plate is turning 10! My Plate is the USDA’s easy tool for developing a healthy eating routine. A healthy eating routine is important at every stage of life and can have positive effects that add up over time. By creating a balance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and dairy, you can make…
Fruits & Vegetables: Is Fresh the Best for Your 5 a Day? Current USDA guidelines recommend that fruits and vegetables make up the core of the American diet. USDA food consumption surveys find that the average American falls far short—consuming only 0.9 cups of fruit and 1.4 cups of vegetables per day. Cost, in…