Have Fun and Protect Your Family on July 4 Who can picture July 4 in American without fireworks? They’re part of the celebration, of course. But fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burns and eye injuries. It’s always best to attend a community celebration...
What Is the “Dawn Phenomenon”? All people have the “dawn phenomenon” whether they have diabetes or not. The dawn phenomenon is a surge of hormones that the body produces daily between about 2:00 and 8:00 a.m. People with diabetes don’t have normal insulin responses...
Heart Healthy, Diabetes Friendly – and Delicious! June’s warmer weather means cookouts with family and friends. To complement those delicious entrees on the grill, bring something healthy that will not spoil in the heat and that everyone can enjoy. Our Black Bean and...
When Should You See a Gynecologist for the First Time? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that teenage girls start seeing a gynecologist between the ages of 13 and 15. If you don’t go at that time, you should make sure to visit a...
Know the Common Triggers Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways – the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. If your child has asthma, the inside walls of her airways become sore and swollen. In the U.S., about 20 million people have asthma....
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