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Kick off Spring the healthy way. March is Co lorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Learn more about screening.

Diabetes Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2009; in this issue; De-stressing Yourself,Weight Management Know-how,Low Blood Sugar, Kidney Health

 

Diabetes Tips You Can Use Every Day

No surprise to any one living with diabetes: It requires management on a daily basis—from how you care for yourself to what you eat. Our Health Corner® TV video clips include two very informative discussions on need-to-know topics: oral care and snacking.

Join Joan Lunden, Health Corner®’s new host, Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. CT on Lifetime. Visit healthcorner.walgreens.com (video) to see what’s on this week and find more informative segments on living with diabetes.

 

Joslin Answers Your Questions

Joslin Diabetes Center experts answer commonly asked questions about diabetes monitoring, treatment, self-care, meal planning, and more.

Around the World in Eighty Bites
Ready to expand your culinary horizons? Let us take you on an international tour of foods that can help you manage your diabetes. From a fiber- and protein-rich pasta dish to shellfish dishes that can help level off blood sugar, these delish recipes are healthful, too.

Q. How do I know when I should see a diabetes specialist instead of or in addition to my primary care physician?

A. The answer depends on several pieces of information that you have, or… Continue

 

Q. My husband constantly tells me what to do for my diabetes. I know he means well, but he's not being helpful. What can I do?

A. It sounds like your husband cares about you very much and …. Continue

Visit our Recipe File for more diabetes-friendly menu ideas.

All Stressed Up and No Place to Go?

 
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It’s no joke: Living with diabetes can be downright stressful at times. It requires a full-time commitment to self-management. Everything from what you eat to what shoes to wear can be affected. And these days, life in general can be really stressful—which just compounds the issue.

Here’s some help:

Weighing Your Choices

 

The Lowdown: Low Blood Sugar

For some folks, weight control is a never-ending battle. Since yo-yo dieting is a major no-no, an eating regimen for life is the solution that works best. If you’ve been advised to lose weight as part of your diabetes management, this info may help:

Low blood sugar is relatively common in people living with diabetes, so be sure you know how to recognize the signs, how to avoid it, and how to act fast to reverse it.


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What’s Your Kidney Health IQ?

Diabetes = higher risk for kidney problems. Are you savvy about your kidneys?

 

Read It in Diabetes & You®

Read the current issue, check the archives, or find a recipe.

Walgreens Services & News

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In the News

FREE Shipping: Medicare Part B Supplies
It’s true: Walgreens now provides free standard shipping on your Part B-covered diabetes supplies and medications! Plus, we'll bill Medicare and your supplemental insurance* directly for your supplies. How simple is that! Call toll free
1-888-PARTB65 (1-888-727-8265), or click here to learn more.
* with qualified supplemental insurance.

Join the Club…and Save!
The Walgreens Prescription Savings Club, that is: It’s a great way to save on your insulin and diabetes supplies.

Find out if the Club is right for you , and check to see if your medications are covered using the Drug Pricing Tool.

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We’re Here to Help
Walgreens.com carries a variety of products to help manage your diabetes.
Check out our selection.

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Joslin Diabetes Center strongly recommends that you always consult your doctor or other healthcare provider before altering or undertaking any physical activity or nutritional program. Except for information, products or services which are clearly identified as being provided by Joslin Diabetes Center, Joslin does not endorse products, services or information on this or any other website.

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