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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - November is "National Diabetes Awareness" month, a month proclaimed by President Barack Obama in 2009 to increase awareness of diabetes and to help those in the community affect by this disease. Read Full Story  

Halloween Happiness: The Best Treats that won’t Spook your Blood Sugar  What is your favorite Halloween candy? Who doesn’t love Halloween? Dressing up, wearing costumes, and being someone you’re not just for one night - the fun never ends. And, lets not forget about all the free candy we get to eat too! So, you start with ...

Frozen Pumpkin Mousse with Chocolate and Chia Seed Crunch It’s that spooky, bone-chilling time of the year.  And, what better way to carve out a Halloween treat than to make a Pumpkin Mousse and serve it in small pumpkins.  This hauntingly-delicious treat will leave you begging for more.  So make lots and keep it in the ...

What is your child dressing up as for Halloween this year? In many homes Halloween means candy – and lots of it. As a parent of a child with diabetes, you may be very spooked by this holiday, but take heart there are many ways to get through it without a diabetes scare or your child ...

You’ve probably heard of Pilates. You might have even seen a Pilates show on TV. If you’re really informed, you may even know how to pronounce it. But just in case you aren’t completely confident about your Pilates knowledge, here’s Pilates 101 to bring you up to speed in just five minutes. Plus, you’re going ...

What can you do this holiday season to lower your intake of sweets? You’ll find them in just about everything. From succulent candy, sodas and snack foods to sweetened medicines. They also appear in drinks marketed to kids.  Most significantly, artificial sweeteners are found in many products marketed for people with diabetes. They are commonly known ...

What is your go-to meal to boost you mood and energy during the winter? It’s time for the clocks to roll back and the days to get shorter leaving us with a lack of sunlight and warm weather. In the midst of fall with winter fast approaching, here are some tools to help you manage your ...

I have combined three of the healthiest foods you can eat:  salmon, barley and ginger.  Easier than you think to make, this dish is perfect for entertaining or for just enjoying a night at home with your family this weekend.  And, know that you are feeding your family well! Almond Crusted Salmon with Vegetable Barley Pilaf ...

What are you doing to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes? Diabetes is quickly becoming a serious epidemic in the United States, so much so that on October 29, 2010 President Obama declared the month of November to be National Diabetes Month . The disease has shocking statistics. According to the American Diabetes Association 18.8 ...

How do you know when you’ve crossed the line? For many people, the most difficult thing about exercising is doing it. Some people, on the other hand, run the risk of doing too much of it. Both extremes are dangerous not exercising and exercising compulsively. The compulsive exercise addict is someone whose entire life revolves around his ...