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Diabetes isn’t a one-solution problem. In this section you’ll find articles and tips to help you keep control and feel your best. Whether it’s exercise routines, nutrition information, advice on medications or proper care of your feet, eyes or skin, you’ll find a convenient guide to it here.

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  • To Your Health

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  • I Decide to Take My Medication

    Diet, exercise and medication are the three keys to diabetes control. Taking medication would seem to be the easiest of the three, but studies show...

  • Rejuvenating Foot Massage

    Be proactive about foot care! The FootMate™ system offers a soothing, cleansing foot massage while maximizing your time in the shower.

  • Tea Time

    After water, tea is the world's most popular beverage, and one of the healthiest. Steeped in history and romance, tea has been around for more than...

  • Understanding Food Labels

    Selecting healthy, tasty foods is an important component of any diabetes care plan. Fortunately, current labeling laws simplify food choices by...

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  • Understanding Food Labels

    Selecting healthy, tasty foods is an important component of any diabetes care plan. Fortunately, current labeling laws simplify food choices by putting lots of information at your fingertips.

  • Understanding Food Labels

    Selecting healthy, tasty foods is an important component of any diabetes care plan. Fortunately, current labeling laws simplify food choices by putting lots of information at your fingertips.

  • Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs

    All foods affect your blood sugar levels, but some cause sharper spikes than others. By keeping an eye on the glycemic index levels of the foods you eat, you may be able to keep your glucose levels more stable.

  • Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs

    All foods affect your blood sugar levels, but some cause sharper spikes than others. By keeping an eye on the glycemic index levels of the foods you eat, you may be able to keep your glucose levels more stable.

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  • Getting Stronger Every Day

    In Phase I, we introduced an exclusive multi-phase program to build strength in your important upper- and lower-body muscles. In Phase II, you'll learn how to use weights to add resistance exercises that improve your upper-body strength too.

  • Getting Stronger Every Day

    In Phase I, we introduced an exclusive multi-phase program to build strength in your important upper- and lower-body muscles. In Phase II, you'll learn how to use weights to add resistance exercises that improve your upper-body strength too.

  • Phase ll: Strength training to build upper- and lower-body muscles

    Phase II comprises three separate series, with six exercises in each. You’ll need adjustable dumbbells, ankle weights and resistance tubing or bands.

  • Phase ll: Strength training to build upper- and lower-body muscles

    Phase II comprises three separate series, with six exercises in each. You’ll need adjustable dumbbells, ankle weights and resistance tubing or bands.

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