MSU Extension Chronic Disease

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  Healthier worksites make for a healthier community

  Published on February 23, 2017
  Grand Traverse Bay YMCA partners with area worksites to encourage wellness.

• Healthy alternatives to chocolate this Valentine's Day

  Published on February 13, 2017
  Homemade gifts from the heart that feed and nourish are perfect for Valentine's Day.

• February is American Heart Month

  Published on February 9, 2017
  February is the perfect time to think about the state of your heart.

• Tips for taking care of your feet as a diabetic

  Published on January 30, 2017
  As a diabetic, you have to pay special attention to the condition of your feet.

• Help aging parents stay healthy when you live far apart

  Published on January 26, 2017
  As our parents age, many of us are concerned about their day-to-day health. What do you do when your aging parents live far away from you?

• Sweet tips for controlling blood sugar on Valentine’s Day

  Published on January 19, 2017
  For those of us who are living with pre-diabetes or diabetes a little preparing could help keep high blood sugar spikes from ruining Valentine’s Day.

• New Year’s resolutions for people with diabetes

  Published on January 11, 2017
  Are you starting the New Year with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes? Here’s a list of New Year’s resolutions to keep you on the path for a healthy year.

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  Kumquats can be the perfect winter fruit for diabetics

  Published on January 9, 2017
  Kumquats are a healthy, high in fiber fruit that diabetics can enjoy during the winter months.

• Tips for controlling your blood pressure

  Published on January 6, 2017
  Follow these tips and you can start living heart healthy.

• Managing your diabetes in cold weather

  Published on December 30, 2016
  The cold can be hard on diabetics, but being smart and planning ahead can keep you healthy.