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Weekends, Football, Fun! How to Eat Healthy while Tailgating
Everyone loves to have fun on the weekend especially when there is a game coming up. It can be hard to not spike your blood sugars at tailgating events like this, so read on to learn our best tips on choosing healthy options and still having a great time.
Fact or Fad: What You Need to Know about the Clean Eating Diet
Diets & calorie counting is a thing of the past! Traditional diets may not work for everyone; so why not try a new and exciting kind of plan that is healthy, has weight-loss results, and is easy to adjust to?
Swap Your Pantry Essentials for *These* Healthy (& Affordable!) Versions
Knowing how to read a nutrition label is the first step to healthy eating. Read on to learn what food swaps you can make for your pantry essentials to start becoming a healthier YOU.
Tackling Type 2: Do the Best YOU Can! 👊
Being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and needing to change some aspects of your life can be hard, but we at Iowa Diabetes are here to help. Read on to learn some tips on making the right kind of change, and to gain motivation.
How Eating Breakfast is a Game-Changer if You Have Diabetes
It’s important for everyone to eat breakfast, especially those with diabetes. Eating breakfast can help manage sugars, decrease risks for certain diseases, and give you lots of energy throughout the day. Included are some delicious and healthy breakfast recipes to motivate you to not skip this morning meal.
How Does Age Affect Diabetes?
According to WebMD, one of the biggest risk factors for developing diabetes is age. In fact, a person’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes increases dramatically after the age of 45. How do aging and diabetes affect each other? And what complications of diabetes increase as we age? Read and learn more about this to have a better understanding and protect your health!
MOVE Like You Mean It: 20 Tips to Make Fitness Fun!
Did you know that only 1 in 4 adults are meeting daily exercise recommendations? Finding your favorite form of exercise will help you incorporate activity into your daily routine in a way that is fun and feels good!
Our Fail-Proof Guide on Traveling Safely with Diabetes ✈
Traveling with diabetes does not need to be a stressful thing. If you prepare well when packing and getting ready for the trip, you should have anything and everything you could possibly need. This preparation allows you to relax and have fun during your travels, while also ensuring you are ready for any situation that may arise.
