Living Well - Type 1 Diabetes

Put a New Spin on Your Workout
Move over, same old spin classes! Brooke Shields, Chelsea Clinton, Kyra Sedgwick, Kelly Ripa and other celebrities are going wild for the newest take offered at New York City’s SoulCycle. How’s it different? Instead of blaring repetitive dance music and bright lights, riders work out by candlelight to well-choreographed music. And the routine doesn’t just work out your legs and lower torso—SoulCycle classes provide a full-body workout that’s fun and energizing.
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Mom, Dad, Have a Child with Diabetes in College? Here’s How to Help!
“Most parents feel anxious about sending a child to college,” says Amy Hess-Fischl, RD, CDE, coordinator of the In Transit Program for Adolescents, Teens and Young Adults at the University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center, “but when he or she has diabetes, they need to arrest the impulse to be the diabetes police.”
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Bret Michaels: Rockin' the World with Diabetes
Bret Michaels has known about his type 1 diabetes since he was six years old. Even so, the hard-rocking father of two young daughters subscribes to the glass-half-full theory.
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Men & Obesity: 5 Key Factors
70% of overweight adults in the U.S. are males. Obesity is a serious problem that could lead to numerous health risks. We have narrowed down five key factors linked to obesity in men and what you can do to control your weight.
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Laugh Your Way to Better Health
We've all heard the phrase: "Laughter is the best medicine." But did you know researchers have found that it may be true? Learn more about how laughter can have a positive effect on your health.
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6 Ways to Fight Inflammation
Not treating chronic inflammation could lead to many illnesses, including arthritis, diabetes and heart disease. But you can fight back. Learn about our 6 ways to fight inflammation.
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What Women Need to Know About Heart Health
Nearly 30% of women are walking around with some form of cardiovascular disease and don't know it. Learn why women have such a higher risk and what your heart may be telling you.
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Preventing Heart Disease: 5 Surefire Strategies
What you do everyday can have a profound effect on your health. Read about our top 5 tips that can help prevent a future health disaster.
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5 Tips for Diabetes Management
It is up to you to maintain a happy and healthy quality of life while living with diabetes. Our 5 tips for managing your diabetes can help you improve your life today.
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Important Steps to Better Diabetes Care
The key to successfully managing your diabetes is creating ways to monitor your condition. These 6 easy solutions will help you create an organized system for managing your diabetes.
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