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Smoking Cessation and Diabetes

With every start to the New Year comes the opportunity for a fresh start and new beginnings. It has become a common practice to start the new year with resolutions or goals to help them lead healthier lives.  For many people, quitting smoking is one of them, especially if ...

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Client Story – Vicki

Vicki shares her experience of living with diabetes and her involvement with the Community Health Centres of Northumberland’s Diabetes Clinic. Building her community from the ground up, explore the CHCN Community Food Market and associated volunteering opportunities through Vicki’s story. Watch Vicki’s Story

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Foot Health and You

Foot problems are very common in people with diabetes and can lead to serious complications. This fact sheet provides basic information about how diabetes affects your feet and what you can do to keep your feet healthy. Daily Foot Care As always, prevention is the best medicine. A good ...

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Incorporating Seasonal Foods into a Diabetes-Friendly Lifestyle

The Benefits of Seasonal Eating As the autumn air settles in, our cravings for hearty,  comforting foods often shift to reflect the abundance of fall produce. Let’s explore how you can incorporate seasonal foods into your diet this fall. Eating seasonally not only supports local agriculture but also ensures ...

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Understanding the Connection

Physical Activity and Blood Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetes and Pre-diabetes This month, we’re focusing on the role that physical activity plays in managing blood sugar levels in pre and type 2 diabetes. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with type 2 diabetes for years, incorporating ...

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Heart Health and Me

(Source: Diabetes Canada) Did you know? Diabetes increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. People with diabetes may develop heart disease 15 years earlier than those without diabetes. The most common form of heart disease in diabetes is coronary artery disease. It develops when the arteries that supply ...

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30 Minute Meals

Is cooking a hassle? Busy nights? Learn to make nutritious meals that take 30 minutes or less. These recipes feature simple, tasty meals to fuel your body while keeping blood sugars at bay. Shakshuka with Feta Adapted from: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014721-shakshuka-with-feta Prep Time: 5 mins                  Servings: 4 to 6 Cook Time: 25 ...

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Highlighting Seasonal Produce this Fall

Cooler air and earlier sunsets mark the beginning of fall. But so does the time when rich, hearty produce arrives. Below, we’ve highlighted nutrition benefits of a few fruits and vegetables available between September and December. Find more at your local grocery store! Pumpkin It’s hard to resist the ...

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Time to Give up Dieting

Often at this time of year we are thinking about “being good” and “getting back on track” after the holidays. Today I want to talk about moving away from diet culture and shifting how we think about food and our bodies. As a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator I ...

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Diabetes Education Program – COVID-19 Update

August 24th, 2021 During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are continuing to accept new referrals and provide comprehensive diabetes services to clients as per below: Curbside Diabetes Care: in Port Hope Currently available on Mondays – by appointment only Supply pick up Glucometer training Meter and insulin pump downloads Foot ...

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