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October 06, 2014
What a Registered Dietitian Can Do for You
You might consider visiting a registered dietitian for a variety of reasons. But, first things first – what is a dietitian? All dietitians are nutritionists, but not every nutritionist is a registered dietitian. Registered dietitians are experts in food and nutrition and can advise patients as to which eating habits and lifestyle changes can help…
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September 19, 2014
Back to School: Tips for Packing Healthy Lunches
It’s that time again! The yellow buses are arriving and children are heading back to school with their freshly sharpened pencils and shiny new folders. For some parents, this means resuming another daily routine – packing lunches. Making sure your children eat healthy can take some planning, especially if they are selective eaters or if…
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September 04, 2014
Diabetes and Your School-Aged Child
If you’re a parent of a child with diabetes, you want to be assured that your child’s school is able to assist him or her with checking blood sugar levels, administering insulin, or managing an emergency. While older children might be able to handle these things themselves, younger children may need an adult (teacher, camp…
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August 18, 2014
Food Safety, Part I: Best Practices for Safe Grilling
Summer is a great time of year for barbecues, vacations, and camping and boating excursions. And, for many of us, it’s a chance to indulge in some special foods that we reserve specifically for these activities. However, just because it’s summer and you’re on vacation, it doesn’t mean you should be less careful about how…
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July 10, 2014
Beyond Blood Sugar: Other Factors for Diabetes Management
Whether you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes or you’ve lived with the disease for many years, you know that keeping your blood sugar in check might be the single most important aspect to maintaining your overall good health and managing the disease.
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June 18, 2014
Managing Diabetes with an Artificial Pancreas App
News reports surfaced this week about what could be a breakthrough for people living with diabetes. The New York Times reported on an artificial pancreas built from an iPhone that could be used to regulate blood sugar levels.
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