Diabetes Self-Management – September 2019

Lowering A1C levels naturally

Your A1C is a blood test that provides

information about your average blood

sugar levels over the past three months.

There are a number of ways to lower

your A1C. Explore our rundown of

lifestyle measures that can work.

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Supervisor’s guide to

supporting employees

with diabetes

This free guide offers employers guidance

on how to recognize and react to a

diabetes emergency, tips to promote

education in the workplace and more.

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What is a normal blood

glucose?

Blood glucose monitoring is one of the
cornerstones of diabetes management,
so you may wonder what’s considered a
normal blood glucose level. In this new
video, learn about normal blood glucose
for people with and without diabetes.

VIDEO

Spicy Sweet Potato Muffins

It’s sweet potato season! These tubers

are nutritional powerhouses, containing

vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6,

potassium, manganese, fiber and more. So

heat up the oven and fill your house with

the delightful scent of these baked treats!

RECIPE

Diabetes at school

School-age children spend about half

their waking hours in the classroom. Since

children can’t leave their diabetes at

home, having a plan—preferably a written

plan—is necessary for managing their

diabetes while they’re at school.

KIDS & DIABETES

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