The Heart of Diabetes
People who are living with diabetes need to take their cardiovascular health to heart. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for people with type 2 diabetes. It's time to take a close look at the Heart of Diabetes.
According to the IKnowDiabetes.org website, "Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are common diseases and yet many people do not realize that the two diseases are closely linked. Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., partnered with the American Heart Association to create The Heart of Diabetes, a national campaign that aims to raise awareness and educate individuals about the connection between type 2 diabetes and CVD.
Led by Randy Jackson, who lives with type 2 diabetes, The Heart of Diabetes inspires individuals living with the disease and those who are at risk, by providing motivational stories and educational resources. The goal of the campaign is to help people prevent or manage type 2 diabetes and its associated risks, and encourage them to seek proper treatment options that can facilitate a healthy lifestyle."
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New to Type 2
dLife member Ilamamama says: "I was just diagnosed with type 2 in mid-November. I am currently taking 1000 mg of metformin and Byetta, but my numbers are still high (140-180 range). I am scheduled to attend diabetes classes starting January 8 and I'm looking forward to that because I feel completely overwhelmed by the whole thing. I need to lose a lot of weight and also start exercising, but I have no energy or enthusiasm to do so. I'm getting tired of hearing "Can you eat that?" or "What about your sugar?" from people."
Any advice? Chime in at the dLife Community Forum!
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A dLife Christmas
Christmas is just days away, and dLife Viewpoints columnists are in the thick of it. So grab a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy the season's best. Visit Santa with Kerri Morrone, read a dLifer's letter to Old St. Nick, trade travel headaches for holiday cheer, and cozy up for a new twist on a traditional Christmas Eve classic. Finally, if you're running out of time and ideas for those last few folks on your Christmas list, dLife has great gift ideas at all budget levels – check them out now!
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Holiday Grab Bag
Much of the country is blanketed in snow today...putting everyone here at dLife in the mood for a little Friday holiday fun. With that in mind, we're delivering a brand new Holiday Grab Bag to get you in the seasonal spirit, too. Take the quiz now and see how much you know about healthy holiday fun.
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Holiday Helpline!
Feasting can be one of the most - and least – eagerly anticipated activities of the holiday season, especially for people with diabetes. Whether it's finding diabetes-friendly recipes or knowing which cranberry sauce to buy, maintaining a healthy diet can be a challenge.
That's why dLife has created the Holiday Helpline, to answer your diabetes diet and management questions, and support all of your food-related holiday needs! Search for a recipe,* check out our Frequently Asked Questions, and if you’re still stuck, head to our Holiday Helpline Forum to ask our community and experts for answers.
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