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Increase exercise over the holidays to offset overeating
Before you reach for that second helping of pumpkin pie, consider this: The average American adult gains between 2 and 12 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. For several years, my own scale tipped eight pounds to the right after every holiday season, and those pounds are difficult to lose. Instead of vowing to … Read More
Herbert Program for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Just in case you know any young adults (age 18-30 something) with Type 1 Diabetes, there’s a fantastic support and social group run through the Hoag Hospital Foundation in support of the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center. It’s called the Herbert Program for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Founded by a local mom, … Read More
Donor Spotlight – Gifts at Work
Tom and Margaret Larkin first became involved with Hoag in 2005. Now generous benefactors and supporters of the Hoag Hospital Foundation, they’re soaring with enthusiasm for the important programs being developed at Hoag – including diabetes. “When we moved down here I began talking with (trustee) Ginny Ueberroth about becoming involved,” said Margaret, a Hoag … Read More
Give Thanks for Healthy Foods
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you might be wondering how you can enjoy some traditional favorites while staying healthy. There are three things to remember: Control your portions, exercise and, when possible, replace fatty ingredients with healthier options in your favorite recipes. To maintain a healthy portion control be sure to fill half of … Read More
Making a Difference in the Lives of Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
The Herbert Family Program for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes focuses on meeting the unique needs of young adults with type 1 diabetes (age 18-30). The program addresses the financial, psychological, social and physical changes that challenge not only the young adult but also their family and support system. The program provides: Social opportunities … Read More
Eating Out With Diabetes
Busy days, special occasions, holidays and social events often involve dining out, which can be intimidating if you have diabetes and are not sure what foods will be available. Plus, not everyone with diabetes has the same nutrition goals or meal plan. Cutting calories may be most important, or your dietary goals may be to … Read More
Shop with Your Doc
St. Joseph Hoag Health doctors and nutritionists will be visiting three OC Ralphs and Food4Less markets on September 9-10 to give shoppers tours around the stores, answer parents’ questions about healthy eating for their kids, suggest shopping strategies, and offer easy and healthy recipes to tempt tots toward healthier eats. Health providers everywhere are focusing … Read More
Donor Spotlight
The mission of Hoag’s Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center is to make a difference by improving the quality of life for all people living with diabetes or at risk of diabetes, through prevention, early detection, prompt care, education and support. The Allen Diabetes Center provides comprehensive services for adults and children with diabetes, including … Read More
The Connection between Type 2 Diabetes and Dementia
Diabetes and Dementia are two diseases that are on the rise and are becoming more common. While the growing older can bring about a natural decline in brain function, people with diabetes may have the added challenge of increased risk of developing dementia. Doctors and researchers are finding the connection between the diseases to be … Read More
Diabetes Prevention
Written by Jeff Dai, PharmD Candidate; Tanya H. Khamis, PharmD Candidate; David Q. Pham, PharmD, BCPS, CDE Jeff Dai and Tanya Khamis are from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy in Pomona, California. Dr. David Pham is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Western University of Health Sciences as well as a … Read More