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November is Diabetes Awareness Month: reducing your risk
More than...
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Is your lifestyle putting you at risk?
Could you be one of the six in ten adults living in the United States with at least one chronic health condition? Or are you one of the 40 percent...
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Take steps now to protect your kidneys
Chronic kidney disease is an often-unspoken chronic illness, resulting in the gradual loss of kidney or renal function over time. An estimated 37...
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Eat carotenoid-rich foods for better health
Where Carotenoids are Found Naturally occurring plant pigments. More than 650 types exist in nature. These pigments are found in...
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Eat red, blue, and purple foods for better health
Eat Red, Blue, and Purple Foods for Better Health The function of Anthocyanins in Plants Colored pigments in...
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Focus on fiber this September with National Whole-Grain Month
Whole grains are an essential part of a healthy and well-balanced diet. They provide fiber and vital nutrients our bodies need, such as B vitamins,...
May is Mediterranean Diet Month: Golden retriever puppy saying Time to Explore the world's healthiest eating plan
Improve your health with the Mediterranean diet
If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed when trying to maintain a healthy diet, you are not alone. We all know a healthy diet is vital to our...
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How to count carbohydrates for diabetes meal planning
Diabetes will likely cause changes in your life and your food choices, but with proper care, most individuals with diabetes can take charge of their...

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Diabetes Clinic to Help You Snack Smart
(Woodford County). –Do you reach for a snack when you’re hungry or is it out of habit? Snacks can be good for us if we make smart choices. Join University of Illinois Extension for their monthly “Diabetes Clinic –Smart Snacking” class from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 at their new...
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Diabetes Clinic is Going Back to the Basics with Diet
EUREKA, Ill. – Following a healthy meal plan can help keep blood sugars under control. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for years, it’s time to get back to the basics! Join University of Illinois Extension for their monthly “Diabetes Clinic – Back to the Basics: Diet...
Diabetes awareness month
Get the tools you need to fight diabetes
URBANA, Ill. – November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes occurs when a person’s blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Of the 34 million people in the U.S. diagnosed with diabetes, 90% to 95% have type...
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Manage Diabetes with Extension’s “I on Diabetes” Series in Pontiac
Pontiac, Ill. – Taking care of our health is important. University of Illinois Extension invites you to their four-part “I on Diabetes” series this spring. The program, designed for anyone interested in preventing or managing diabetes, will take place on Fridays – April 21, April 28, May 5, and...
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New Location for Extension’s Diabetes Clinic on Slow Cooker Meals
EUREKA, Ill. – Do you wish you used your slow cooker more often? Are you unsure of what foods you can create with it? Join University of Illinois Extension for their monthly “Diabetes Clinic – Using Your Slow Cooker” class from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 16 at a new location, Eureka...

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