MSU Extension Diabetes

• 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.

• Reducing your family’s sugar intake

  Published on January 4, 2017
  Keeping an eye on your family's diet can keep everyone 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.

• Taking care of your feet during the winter time

  Published on December 29, 2016
  Foot care during winter is extremely important for diabetics.

• Cutting back on added sugars can improve your family's health

  Published on December 27, 2016
  Monitoring your family's sugar intake could pay dividends in the future.

• Can you still have sweets if you have diabetes?

  Published on December 9, 2016
  You can have your cake and eat it too!

• Healthy weight management: Part 2

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

• Supporting the health of Manistee seniors

  Published on November 30, 2016
  Michigan State University Extension and Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency partner to assess feasibility.

• Why glycemic index should matter to you

  Published on November 28, 2016
  Knowing the glycemic index of food is important for diabetics.

• Have you heard of precision medicine?

  Published on November 23, 2016
  Precision medicine is changing the way diseases are prevented, diagnosed and treated.

• Don’t forget breakfast

  Published on November 21, 2016
  The long and short term consequences of skipping breakfast.

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  Managing your type 2 diabetes

  Published on November 18, 2016
  Motivate yourself to manage your diabetes by following a few simple steps.

• If you have diabetes, think about getting your flu shot

  Published on November 16, 2016
  If you have diabetes, you are at a higher risk for developing serious health complications if you get sick. Act now prevent the flu by getting the flu shot

• Diagnosed with gestational diabetes?

  Published on November 11, 2016
  Follow these tips for diabetes prevention beyond delivery.

• Diabetes and depression

  Published on November 11, 2016
  Diabetes can bring on depression.

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  Type 2 diabetics: Insulin is not the enemy

  Published on November 4, 2016
  If insulin is prescribed don’t see it as a failure, rather see it as an effective step that will help give you the best treatment and control of your diabetes. Living well with diabetes is your goal!

• How diabetes got its name

  Published on October 31, 2016
  Learn about where diabetes' name originated as part of Diabetes Awareness Month.