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Diabetes Hurricane Prep: Smart Pantry Staples to Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check

by anikolai
October 7, 2024

Let’s pretend you are preparing for a hurricane, and you’re taking stock of our pantry. What do you find? Chips, crackers, granola bars…and marshmallow Peeps. Now, while those might sound like classic hurricane snacks, they’re not exactly ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Anikolai, Carbohydrates, Diabetes, Health, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, UF/IFAS Polk County

Take Control of Preventing and Managing Diabetes

by Lori Johnson
May 1, 2023

The occurrence of diabetes over the past 20 years has nearly doubled and that number could be even higher due to some living with diabetes and not knowing it. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control reports more than 37 million people have ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Diabetes

Physical Activity and Diabetes

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
April 6, 2022

By Brenda Marty Jimenez, MHM, RDN, LDN, FAND, UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, Extension Agent IV Jeanna Rhoulhac, RDN, LD/N, CDCES: Nutritionist/Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Broward Health Community Health Services Being ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: 150 Minutes Of Exercise Per Week, Always Check With Your Healthcare Provider, Being Active, Blood Glucose, Diabetes, Diabetes Management, Exercise, Exercise And Diabetes Managment, Feel Less Anxious, Feel Less Stressed, Fit, Have Fun, Healthcare Provider, Improve Well-being, Lose Body Fat, Lower Blood Glucose, Make Exercise A Priority, Move More, Muscle Strength, Nonslip Footwear, Peoplw With Diabetes, Pre-diabetes, Regular Exercise, Self Care, Sit Less, Stay Hydrated, Test Blood Sugar, Walking, Wear Proper Fitting Shoes

How Does Sleep Deprivation Affect the Body?

by Kimberly Bragg-Armatrout
April 9, 2021

Sleep is needed for your body to maintain good health. During sleep, our bodies and brain can repair, restore and reenergize. But what are the effects of sleep deprivation? Studies have found that insufficient sleep can increase a person’s ... READ MORE

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Tags: Diabetes, Disorders, Health, Sleep

Heart Smart

by Ralph Mitchell
February 26, 2021

Taking care of your heart can be one of the most important health choices you make in your lifetime. Choosing heart healthy foods and leading an active lifestyle are two very important actions that you can take to living a long, healthy life. ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Cholesterol, Diabetes, Fruits, Fruits And Vegetables, Heart Health, Nutrition, Ocextension, Physical Activity

Understanding the Basics of Diabetes

by Wendy Wood
November 11, 2020

Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States and 5th in Putnam County, Florida. 34.2 million Americans have diabetes (CDC, 2018) and 88 million American adults have prediabetes – that’s 1 in 3 adults. In Florida, over ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Diabetes, Healthy Lifestyle, Prediabetes, Putnam County, Wendylynch

National Diabetes Month

by Tia Silvasy
October 29, 2020

November is the month we typically think of fall, food, football, and family gatherings. November has also become the month that we raise awareness for the disease of diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body turns ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Diabetes, Exercise, Nutrition, Ocextension, Physical Activity, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Building Your Plate, A Guide for Diabetics

by Lori Johnson
August 21, 2020

Choosing what to eat every day can be a tough decision. For diabetics, there is the added challenge of balancing insulin levels with carbohydrates from the foods you are eating. It may be hard to keep track of the total number of carbohydrates ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Carbohydrates, Diabetes, Plate Method

Star Fruit-A Source of Vitamin C

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
January 21, 2020

Carambola is a south Florida tropical that is also called star fruit from its unique shape when sliced. This fruit has a sweet, sour, tart flavor and is very refreshing to eat by itself. It tastes great in a salad and makes a beautiful garnish ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Carambola, Dehydration, Diabetes, Kidney Injury, South Florida Tropicals, Star Fruit, Star Fruit Consumption, Star Fruit Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe, Vitamin C

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