This year's theme for National Diabetes Month is gestational diabetes. This occurs to women who develop diabetes during pregnancy. Once a woman is diagnosed with this form of diabetes in pregnancy, she risks developing diabetes at some point later in her lifetime. You may also have a lifelong risk of diabetes if you give birth to a baby weighing over nine pounds.
Here are 3 ways to Observe National Diabetes Month:
1. Commit to a healthier lifestyle Discover ways that you can live a little healthier by reviewing your habits. Are you getting enough sleep? Fatigue can cause a resistance to the insulin your body needs — and daytime tiredness can stop you from getting some life-saving exercise. Drink more water because dehydration keeps your body from functioning well. Be adventurous and add some new veggies and fruits to your diet to help keep those hunger pangs at bay.
2. Assemble a "sick day" kit It pays to be ready for those days when your diabetes or some other illness gets you down. With a "sick day" kit, you'll be prepared in case you need to stay home and recuperate or head out to see your doctor. Some of the items in your kit may include blood glucose monitoring supplies, ketone test strips, glucose tablets or gel, a thermometer, hand sanitizer, an alarm clock or timer to stay on top of your glucose levels, and soft tissues. It's your list so tailor it for your needs.
3. Create a small cookbook There are restrictions on what people with diabetes can eat. But that shouldn't stop you from enjoying tasty treats. Scour special cookbooks and websites designed for diabetics and experiment with recipes. Choose from delicious ice cream cakes using light sugar, reduced-fat whipped toppings, sugar-free hot fudge sauce, or low-cal casserole because you don't have to suffer with less flavor because of diabetes. To read more on how to observe National Diabetes Day go to nationaltoday.com
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I am thrilled to be speaking in person at the Leonia Senior Center along with Barry Goldberg, Managing Principal, Cornerstone Producers Group Insurance and Mary Ann McBride, Client Services Manager, Privatus Care Solutions.
This is a FREE event light refreshments will be served.
We will be covering
How can I protect my nest-egg if my spouse or I become ill?
Is Long-Term Care Insurance affordable?
New and innovative ways of funding Long-Term Care Protection.
Please come join us, bring your questions and concerns so that I can help you.
Please register in advance by emailing Maggie Browne, Senior Coordinator at: mbrowne@leonianj.gov
World Stroke Day is a day to learn and remind ourselves of the F.A.S.T. signs of strokes.
F.A.S.T. Warning Signs
Use the letters in F.A.S.T. to spot a Stroke
F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?
A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?
T = Time to call 911 – Stroke is an emergency. Every minute counts. Call 911 immediately. Note the time when any of the symptoms first appear.
To learn about other stroke symptoms and play the stroke game so that you learn what the warning signs of stroke might look, feel and/or sound like click here.
Where the American Stroke Association offers lots of resources and information.
If I can assist a loved one who has suffered a stroke please do not hesitate to contact me but clicking the button below.