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health beat Deal with a Diabetes Diagnosis being told you have diabetes is nothing short of a life-altering event. Managing the disease requires careful tracking of food intake and blood-sugar levels, among other things. Resources are available to deal with these challenges. Here’s how to make sure you’re ready: 3 ways to … 1 Bedtime Doesn’t have to Be a Battle Accept that it’s scary and stressful. It’s better to admit these feelings than to hold them in. It’s OK if you’re angry. but acknowledge that this is a manageable disease. Realize you’re not alone. Millions of people live with diabetes. a support group lets you talk to others going through the same thing. Find one at www.diabetes.org. 2 3 Assemble a team of healthcare professionals to guide you. this may include an endocrinologist, a doctor whose expertise includes treating diabetes. ask your primary care physician for a referral. 4 | Fa L L 2 0 1 1 While adults relish the chance to sleep, kids tend to view bedtime as the enemy. after all, being quiet and lying still aren’t fun activities for children. Instead of using the old “because I said so” standby, help your kids learn why their body needs sleep. tell them sleep gives their brain a rest. Without 10 to 11 hours of sleep a night, they may have problems thinking and playing well (including board games and baseball). Remind them that every living creature needs sleep—from the family dog to lions and tigers and bears. In fact, a lion will sleep for as much as 20 hours a day! Just like eating, sleep is with nosed necessary to survive. ly diag CCH’s t recen ilable. been a for you’ve s, help is av ffer classes e If bete ns o o hav dia ietitia -to-be wh s ered d regist s and mom tes. Please e iabetic tional diab 6385 d gesta 4830call 80 sign up. to FREEes t Diabretion i Nut sses Cla http://www.diabetes.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2011

Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2011
From the CEO
Contents
Health Beat
Ladies First
Role Reversal
Health Smart
Q+A
Smaller Portions, Bigger Success

Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2011