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• 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.

• Social determinants of health

  Published on December 19, 2016
  Where you live, work, learn and play can have a profound impact on your health.

• National measures of health literacy

  Published on December 14, 2016
  Several surveys of U.S. adults show little improvement in health literacy of decades.

• Mindful tips to improve your eating habits

  Published on December 12, 2016
  Practical steps that you can take to be more mindful of what and how much you are eating.

• What health literacy is and why we should care

  Published on December 5, 2016
  Understanding health information can have a great impact on our health outcomes and the overall cost of healthcare.

• What is secondary hypertension?

  Published on December 5, 2016
  Certain health conditions can bring about hypertension.

• Healthy weight management: Part 2

  Published on December 5, 2016
  Learn about some tools that can help with the first steps towards weight loss.