diabetes

Did you know...there are 5 keys to living a healthy life with diabetes?

Editor — Tue, 14 Jun 2024 16:41:27 +0000

Diabetes poses big problems for Harlem. We provide the five most important steps YOU can take to improve your health

Did you know...knowing the facts about diabetes can save your life?

Did you know...knowing the facts about type 1 diabetes can save your life?

Did you know...getting the facts about type 2 diabetes can save your life?

Did you know...there are easy tips for living a healthy life?

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Did you know...knowing the facts about type 1 diabetes can save your life?

Editor — Tue, 14 Jun 2024 16:05:15 +0000

What is Type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes means your body can't make insulin at all or makes very little of it. This happens because your immune system starts attacking the only organ that produces insulin: the pancreas.

Did you know...getting the facts about type 2 diabetes can save your life?

Editor — Tue, 14 Jun 2024 15:41:52 +0000

What is type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes means your body is insulin-resistant. At first, your body produces insulin but does not use that insulin correctly. After time, your pancreas, which is the only organ that produces insulin, is no longer able to make it at all.

Did you know...knowing the facts about diabetes can save your life?

Editor — Tue, 14 Jun 2024 14:40:25 +0000

Diabetes poses big problems for Harlem. For example, people in East Harlem who have diabetes are twice as likely to die of the disease as people who live in other parts of the city!

Did you know…you can improve your cholesterol by eating fiber?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 20:09:49 +0000

Why is high cholesterol a problem?

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that your body can make and is also found in foods that come from animals like cheese, meat, and eggs. Your body needs some cholesterol, but when blood cholesterol is too high it can lead to heart disease. In our blood, there are two main types of cholesterol:

Harlem Word: Emmanuel Durham -- Helen B. Atkinson Center and health in Harlem

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 19:59:27 +0000

Emmanuel L. Durham, MHSA, Center Director of Community Healthcare Network Helen B. Atkinson Health Center discusses the work of the Helen B. Atkinson Center and the health issues affecting Harlem.

Did you know… exercise can really help people with diabetes?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 19:56:24 +0000

More than one in 10 adults in Central and East Harlem have diabetes-this rate is higher than anywhere else in Manhattan, and one of the highest rates in NYC. This disease can make it more likely for you to develop other serious health problems like strokes, heart attacks,

Did you know...getting the facts about type 2 diabetes can save your life?

Did you know...knowing the facts about diabetes can save your life?

Did you know...knowing the facts about type 1 diabetes can save your life?

Ten tips to improve your metabolism and control your weight and health forever!

The Health Buzz — Mon, 30 May 2024 13:52:44 +0000

Start: Jun 8 2024 7:00 pm

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Start: Jun 8 2024 7:00 pm

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Join the Healthbuzz for our informative and complimentary 2nd Wednesday of the month series on Wednesday June 8th and learn the 10 tips that will help you take control of your weight and manage your health naturally. Come and learn the most effective drug free steps you can take now to affect your health! Discussion topics include;

Would You Spend $20 to Live Longer and Live Better

Bernie — Fri, 13 May 2024 20:26:32 +0000

Health and Wellness Discussion in Harlem

The Health Buzz — Sat, 07 May 2024 17:07:24 +0000

Start: May 11 2024 7:00 pm

End: May 11 2024 8:00 pm

Start: May 11 2024 7:00 pm

End: May 11 2024 8:00 pm

Are you tired of fad diets? Do you want to prevent and control Diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, heart disease naturally?

Does breastfeeding improve your baby's health?

The Health Buzz — Tue, 03 May 2024 15:18:53 +0000

Did you know that you can improve your baby's metabolism by breastfeeding? Breastfeeding has been shown to improve a baby's blood pressure, prevent them from diseases such as asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity etc... The other gain is the bond created between mom and her baby.

Did you know that type II Diabetes is related to low vitamin D levels?

The Health Buzz — Fri, 29 Apr 2024 17:09:12 +0000

A new study shows that a lack of Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) is linked to a higher incidence of type 2 Diabetes as well. Earlier studies support that vitamin D is important for nornmal bone mineral density, healthy arteries, immune health, cardiovascular health, elasticity of blood vessels, prevent cancer and maintain normal blood pressure. Ask your physician to check your vitamin D levels.

Could Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer's be sister diseases?

The Health Buzz — Sat, 09 Apr 2024 13:21:54 +0000

I have always suspected that Diabetes and Alzheimer's may be related, for most of my maternal family members have been diagnosed with either one of these diseases. A new study shows that Alzheimer's may be linked to insulin resistance which is also seen with type 2 Diabetes. When nasal insulin is administered to Alzheimer's patients, it helped improve their cognitive functions.

Did you know that having Diabetes can put you at risk for liver cancer?

The Health Buzz — Thu, 07 Apr 2024 16:29:00 +0000

Having a high fasting blood glucose level, too much fat around the tummy, and high blood pressure contribute to what is called Metabolic syndrome which increases your risk for developing liver cancer. See attached study.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/740240

Diabetes and Weight Management Presentation

The Health Buzz — Sun, 27 Mar 2024 00:47:35 +0000

Start: Apr 13 2024 7:00 pm

End: Apr 13 2024 8:00 pm

Start: Apr 13 2024 7:00 pm

End: Apr 13 2024 8:00 pm

Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month and learn natural ways to prevent and control Diabetes and manage your weight. This event is an hour pack of information, discussion and interaction focused on diseases and conditions caused by poor metabolism. Come and learn natural ways to improve your metabolism and regain your optimal health.

diabetes

Did you know...there are 5 keys to living a healthy life with diabetes?

Did you know...knowing the facts about diabetes can save your life? Did you know...knowing the facts about type 1 diabetes can save your life? Did you know...getting the facts about type 2 diabetes can save your life? Did you know...there are easy tips for living a healthy life? read more

Did you know...knowing the facts about type 1 diabetes can save your life?

What is Type 1 diabetes?

Did you know...getting the facts about type 2 diabetes can save your life?

What is type 2 diabetes?

Did you know...knowing the facts about diabetes can save your life?

Did you know…you can improve your cholesterol by eating fiber?

Why is high cholesterol a problem?

Harlem Word: Emmanuel Durham -- Helen B. Atkinson Center and health in Harlem

Did you know… exercise can really help people with diabetes?

Ten tips to improve your metabolism and control your weight and health forever!

Would You Spend $20 to Live Longer and Live Better

Health and Wellness Discussion in Harlem

Does breastfeeding improve your baby's health?

Did you know that type II Diabetes is related to low vitamin D levels?

Could Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer's be sister diseases?

Did you know that having Diabetes can put you at risk for liver cancer?

Diabetes and Weight Management Presentation

Did you know...knowing the facts about diabetes can save your life?

Did you know...knowing the facts about type 1 diabetes can save your life?

Did you know...getting the facts about type 2 diabetes can save your life?

Did you know...there are easy tips for living a healthy life?

read more