GENERAL HEALTH

ACTIVITY/FITNESS
CANCER HEALTH
DIABETES
HEART HEALTH
NUTRITION
SAFETY
STRESS
SUBSTANCE USE
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Health Bits

 

Wash Your Hands!


Keeping your hands clean is very important. Not only does handwashing lessen your chances of getting sick, it also prevents you from spreading harmful germs to others around you.

 

Healthy Exercise Routine


Healthy adults under the age of 65 should exercise approximately 150 minutes per week. This may also depend on the type of activity you choose. Use this guide to help you build a routine safely.

 

Healthy Weight

 

The importance of a healthy weight is better quality of life and feeling good about yourself inside and out.


 

Diabetes Resources

INFORMATION

 

What is diabetes? Are you at risk? How can you prevent getting diabetes? Find the answers to these questions.

 

Know the warning signs of diabetes.

 

newDiabetes is a serious disease and proper management of the disease is important to maintain your health. Learn about the National Diabetes Education Program's (NDEP) Control Your Diabetes. For Life campaign, and find a 4 step action plan to help you stay healthy!
You can also listen to the NDEP's weekly podcasts from real people, not actors, living with and managing their diabetes.

 

Mayo Clinic and the American Dietetic Association both offer information on food and nutrition and what constitutes a healthy diet, healthy cooking and healthy eating. Find information about the latest research.

 

Find the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet for diabetes control.

 

 

TOOLS

 

Test your diabetes intelligence!

 

Download a blood glucose weekly tracker. This will help you view your progress at a glance. It is also a great tool for you and your healthcare provider to use in discussing your long-term needs.

 

Get the Tip of the Day, from the American Diabetes Association.

 

Take a look at the Diabetes Food Pyramid for healthy eating information specifically for diabetics.

 

new Quick access Healthy AIM flyer: Diabetes

 

 

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