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Your Sugary Beverage Is Killing You

CJ — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:21:44 +0000

The data is in and the news is this, your sugary beverage is killing you. But did we really need the study? New research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions showed that 180,000 deaths worldwide are linked to sugary beverages. Study after study has connected [...]

Lafayette is Walking to Cure Diabetes

JayCee — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:07:13 +0000

More than 600 walkers representing local businesses, families, schools, and other organizations are expected to participate in the annual Acadiana Walk to Cure Diabetes, on March 2, 2013 at River Ranch – Town Square. The Louisiana Chapter of JDRF has set a fundraising goal of more than $77,000.00, which will fund research toward preventing, better [...]

Children With Juvenile Diabetes Need Your Help

CJ — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:12:42 +0000

Camp Victory in Leesville, La. is a camp where children with juvenile diabetes can have fun for a week and be monitored by the American Diabetes Association.

The camp provides a medical and diet

Beach Body Now – 9 Lbs In 9 Days

JayCee — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:07:57 +0000

Dr. Kevin (of Bryant Health and Wellness) was in to speak to us about getting your ‘beach body’ now by losing 9 pounds in 9 days – safely! Click to listen to the audio.

Change Your Eating Habits and Change Your Health

Debbie Ray — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:41:18 +0000

On yesterday’s edition of Wellness Wednesday, Dr. Kevin talked about the amount of sugar Americans consume and how it is affecting our health. Click through and listen to hear his tips for changing your eating habits to change your health. Part 1 Part 2

Diabetes Scam Alert

Debbie Ray — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:47:24 +0000

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued an alert for diabetes patients. Scammers are trying to get your Social Security number and Medicare information in order to steal your identity! They pose as legitimate diabetes groups or government employees and offer free medical supplies.

Help CJ Send Kids with Diabetes to Summer Camp

CJ — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:37:55 +0000

Dear Friends, My life changed when I learned that I suffer from a form of diabetes called hypoglycemia. Before that, I thought a blood disorder like diabetes was no big deal. Just prick your finger every now & then and watch what you eat. Well, it’s not so simple. Especially for children. Imagine being 5 [...]

Vitamin D May Help Prevent Diabetes

shelley — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:33:42 +0000

According to a study published at WebMD.com, one of the key nutrients found in milk may help reduce the risk of diabetes. Milk is fortified with vitamin D, a supplement that researchers at Tufts Medical Center in Boston have found may help prevent diabetes in people who are at a high risk of developing the disease.

We're In The "Diabetes Belt"

Steve Wiley — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:50:29 +0000

UPI reports the Centers For Disease Control in Atlanta has identified a region of the Southeastern U.S. as a region with a high concentration of diabetes. Lead investigator Lawrence E. Barker of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta said it was [...]