UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Surviving the holidays with diabetes. Living well with diabetes is a 24/7, year-round challenge of balancing nutrition, physical activity, and medication. This is especially true during the holiday season. The sheer volume of food, particularly the extra special… Read More
World Diabetes Day is November 14th, and this year’s theme relates to diabetes and the family. Anyone who lives with diabetes knows that it’s not a personal struggle, although it sometimes may feel like it. Diabetes affects the… Read More
1) Situation/Problem Statement and Objectives: About 79 million adults have prediabetes, with high blood sugar levels that are not yet in the diabetic range. Prediabetes substantially raises the risk for developing type 2 diabetes (https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-study-finds-interventions-prevent-type-2-diabetes-give-good-return-investment ) Lifestyle change… Read More
Heart of Florida Clinic & UF/IFAS Marion County Extension present a free 10-session self-management education program for adults with type 2 diabetes. Location: Heart of Florida Clinic 4500 NW 152nd Lane Reddick, FL 32686 Tuesdays: April 9, 16,… Read More
Having lived with type 1 diabetes for 35 years, I am constantly reminded of how food and physical activity affect my blood glucose values and insulin dosages. Although I use an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor, the… Read More
Heart of Florida Clinic & UF/IFAS Marion County Extension present a free 10-session self-management education program for adults with type 2 diabetes. Location: Heart of Florida Clinic 4500 NW 152nd Lane Reddick, FL 32686 Tuesdays: April 9, 16,… Read More
Mt. Moriah Church Health Ministry & UF/IFAS Extension Marion County 2019 Diabetes Support Group Location: Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church 55 SW 3rd Avenue Ocala, FL 34474 Day: Thursdays Time: 2—3:30 p.m. Contact: May Stafford, R.N. Parish Nurse… Read More
Ft. McCoy Library & UF/IFAS Marion County Extension present a free 11-session self-management education program for adults with type 2 diabetes. Location: Ft. McCoy Library 14660 NE County Road 315 Ft. McCoy, FL 32134 Mondays: January 28 February… Read More
The UF/IFAS Extension in Marion County is educating Florida residents on how they can live healthy lives after being diagnosed with diabetes. For information on upcoming diabetes program dates, call: Nancy Gal, Extension Agent IV UF/IFAS Extension Service… Read More
Sierra Ditto Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Diabetes affects over 30 million Americans. In fact, every year over one million Americans are diagnosed. In addition, many more people who have diabetes go undiagnosed. Since November is… Read More
