Posts Tagged ‘UPHP’

High blood sugar can cause dry, cracked skin, infections, and nerve damage, but most issues are easy to treat when caught early. Your skin tells a story, help keep it healthy.

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A prediabetes diagnosis is a big deal, but it can be reversed. Healthy eating and regular physical activity make the difference. As the CDC says, “Prediabetes = Prevent Diabetes.” Start now. Small steps add up, so give yourself grace and keep going.

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A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. Exercise helps, but reducing long periods of sitting is key. Protect your brain: move more, sit less, and choose brain‑healthy foods like berries, nuts, olive oil, and fatty fish.

Learn how diabetes and brain health are connected (CDC):
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/diabetes-and-your-brain.html

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Today, Mary is joined by Dr. Darr, Medical Director at UPHP, to discuss Type 1 diabetes in children and how to support kids and families after diagnosis. Have questions? Send them our way!

Learn more about Type 1 diabetes from the American Diabetes Association: https://diabetes.org/diabetes/type-1

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High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can damage your eyes, nerves, kidneys, and heart and may cause emergencies. The good news: it’s manageable with regular checkups, medication, and glucose monitoring.

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Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can affect your brain and body. Watch for signs like dizziness, shakiness, sweating, weakness or irritability, and trouble concentrating. Stay informed, your brain depends on it!

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April is STI Awareness Month and it is a time to focus on health, education, and prevention. UPHP’s Kristin Williams shared information about this important topic with Mark & Walt in the Morning.

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Supporting someone you care about who has diabetes begins with understanding the fundamentals. Learn to recognize when their blood sugar rises or drops, pay attention to what they say they need, and keep in mind that each person’s journey is unique. Share in nutritious meals and active habits. Making changes side‑by‑side often leads to lasting progress.

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Learn More:
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/caring/index.html
https://diabetes.org/tools-resources/for-caregivers

Navigating diabetes is tough, but you’re not alone. Your PCP, care managers, dietitians, educators, pharmacists, and the U.P. Diabetes Outreach Network (UPDON) are all here to help.

As a Diabetes Nurse at UPHP, Mary is also here to support members living with prediabetes and diabetes. You’ve got a team behind you. Find out more about UPDON here: https://www.upcap.org/up-diabetes-outreach-network

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