MSU Extension Diabetes

• Puberty's impact on type 1 diabetes

  Published on July 31, 2017
  Puberty demands more blood sugar control for type 1 diabetes

• Swimming benefits for people with diabetes

  Published on July 31, 2017
  

• Make your own healthy, diabetes-friendly freezer meals

  Published on July 24, 2017
  Tips for freezing foods conveniently and safely

• Swimming while wearing an insulin pump

  Published on July 18, 2017
  Swimming can be a great way to cool off in the summer, but is it safe to bring your insulin pump into the water?

• Beverage choice can have a big impact on blood sugar

  Published on June 29, 2017
  Reading the nutrition facts label on beverages is an important habit for diabetics.

• Stress and diabetes

  Published on June 26, 2017
  It is important for diabetics to know how stress affects blood glucose levels.

• The internet and your health information

  Published on June 14, 2017
  Can the internet be trusted for your health information?

• Branch County's Friend's Health & Nutrition Day Camp

  Published on June 14, 2017
  The purpose of Friend’s Health and Nutrition Day camp is to provide a 5-day camp to children ages 7-11 in Branch County to increase their knowledge and awareness of healthy eating, physical fitness and 4-H participation.

• Tips for finding the right babysitter for type 1 diabetic youth

  Published on June 13, 2017
  Being a parent of a type 1 diabetic puts a spin on hiring a babysitter.

• Summer camp tips for parents of type 1 diabetics

  Published on June 12, 2017
  Extra planning ensures a safe camping experience for type 1 diabetics.

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  Strengthening primary patient care with land-grant partnerships

  Published on May 25, 2017
  An MSU Extension partnership is serving as a model of how the Cooperative Extension System can collaborate with medical schools and faculty to increase health research and strengthen primary care delivery to patients.

• The importance of noticing our stress cues

  Published on May 15, 2017
  The earlier we become aware of our stress cues and take steps to deal with our stress in a healthy and productive way the stronger our resilience.

• Type 2 diabetes and tips for teens

  Published on May 12, 2017
  Follow some simple steps to help your teen avoid type 2 diabetes.

• Prediabetes can be associated with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes

  Published on April 26, 2017
  We generally assume a diagnosis of prediabetes points us towards a future risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but we should not overlook an association or pre-diabetic stage surrounding type 1 diabetes.

• Diabetes and fatigue

  Published on April 3, 2017
  Look to the causes of fatigue to overcome this common side effect of diabetes.

• Diabetes-safe at school

  Published on March 29, 2017
  American Diabetes Association works with MSU Extension to offer families advice to help keep children safe at school.

• Watch out for symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children

  Published on March 15, 2017
  Knowing the signs of type 1 diabetes is important for your child's health.

• 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.

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  Kids are sweet enough without added sugar

  Published on February 10, 2017
  Evaluate how much added sugar your children are consuming.

• 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.