Diabetes camp is one of the best experiences that a child with diabetes can have. Camp is a place to learn self-confidence, independence from mom and dad, to be with other kids with diabetes, and simply to have a great time. It’s also an excellent opportunity for mom and dad …

is a call to action for business leaders to become involved in workplace and community activities to control diabetes-related complications.

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More than 60 percent of black women are overweight. The Sisters Together Program began as a campaign focused on increasing activity and healthful eating. They focused their messages on young Black women in three Boston communities—Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury. Sisters Together was a pilot project of the Weight-Control Information Network (WIN) …

With all the concern over childhood obesity and Type 2 diabetes you can figure out BMI and print growth charts as well as get advice on helping kids stay fit. Just check out Keep Kids Healthy.

What Your Children’s Teachers Need to Know While you’re enjoying those last days of summer, it may be time to start thinking about school. Besides doing the usual shopping for school supplies and new clothes, remember to prepare your child’s teachers for what they need to know about diabetes. Here …

Special Feature by Stephen Freed, RPh, Diabetes Educator, Publisher I recently traveled to 15 small towns in central Illinois and provided diabetes education for over 350 patients.   Because I only had 20 minutes with each patient, I had to be short, precise and to the point. One of the …

From the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDEP) These colorful tip sheets provide basic information about type 2 diabetes and encourage young people to take steps to manage the disease for a long and healthy life. Written in simple language, the tip sheets are helpful for anyone who has type 2 …

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality today released a booklet for older adults called The Pocket Guide to Staying Healthy at 50+. This guide incorporates new research-based recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The guide was developed in partnership with AARP and updates the original Staying Healthy …

A guide to improving school foods and beverages. This kit includes goals and strategies for improving school foods and beverages as well as background materials and fact sheets on children’s diets and health, school meal programs, and vending and other school food venues. It also has a section on techniques …