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Move to improve: Using exercise to prevent or manage diabetes
Diabetes is the eighth leading cause of death in Illinois and in the U.S. It also doubles an individual’s risk of heart disease or stroke, the first...
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month: reducing your risk
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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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Improve your joint health with Extension’s Diabetes Clinic
EUREKA, IL. – Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of the joints, which leads to pain and stiffness that typically worsen with age. Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, to learn how certain lifestyle changes could help improve your...
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Keep Your Teeth Healthy with Extension’s Diabetes Clinic
EUREKA, Ill. – Want to learn how to maintain a healthy and beautiful looking smile? Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, to learn how diabetes and nutrition impact oral health and the important steps you should take with your diabetes...
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Get Inspired to Cook Again with Extension’s Diabetes Clinic
EUREKA, Ill. – What's for dinner? The question is asked 365 times a year!  It's easy to get stuck in a rut or lose inspiration, but sometimes just a few simple changes can get you back on track. Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, to learn some quick...
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Explore Heart Health with Extension’s Diabetes Clinic
EUREKA, Ill. – Heart disease is one of the most common complications of diabetes. Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, to learn how to make food choices that are both diabetes-friendly and heart-healthy. The Diabetes Clinic class, “Heart Healthy Meals...
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