Diabetes
All diets rich in vegetables are not created equal. Sure, you can make the commitment to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, but a plant-based diet can be as simple as having a meatless meal once or twice a week according to Atlantic Health System nutritionists. If that still seems daunting, try preparing dishes with a smaller piece of beef or pork and larger portions of leafy greens. Experiment with different methods of cooking, such as grilling or roasting, to enhance texture and unlock flavors in fruits and vegetables you once thought unappealing. Read more and find a healthy quesadilla recipe >Diabetes Programs and Screenings
Education and prevention can keep you and your loved ones healthy. We invite you to take advantage of the programs, support groups and screenings available. Adults 65 and older who are looking to stay well with age may benefit from events labeled “New Vitality.”
Men's Health Awareness, BMI and Glucose Screenings
Learn how your body fat percentage and BMI impact your heart health. This program includes Type 2 diabetes screenings that use a non-fasting finger stick for immediate results.
- Tuesday, June 4; 10:00am to Noon
Gateway YMCA, 1000 Galloping Hill Road, Union, NJ
- Wednesday, June 5; Noon to 2:00pm
Vita Gallo, 12 Chestnut Avenue, Summit, NJ
- Thursday, June 6; 10:00am to Noon
Scotch Plains YMCA, 1340 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
- Tuesday, June 11; 11:00am to 1:00pm
Shoprite of Clark, 76 Central Avenue, Clark, NJ
- Thursday, June 13; 10:00am to Noon
Westfield YMCA, 220 Clark Street, Westfield, NJ
- Tuesday, June 18; 10:00am to Noon
Maplewood Municipal Building, 574 Valley Street, Maplewood, NJ
- Tuesday, June 25; Noon to 2:00pm
Shoprite of Union, 2401D US Highway 22, Union , NJ
Steps to Control Diabetes
This is a self-management education course designed to help patients and their families plan meals, monitor blood sugar, prevent complications and implement healthy lifestyle habits. Individual and group classes are available and are covered by Medicare and most major insurers.
Overlook Medical Center
For a schedule and to register, please call 908-522-5277.
Chambers Center by PALM Health
Our state-of-the-art, personalized medicine clinic and wellness club offers a comprehensive range of medical, preventive care, mental health, fitness, nutrition, spa and therapeutic services designed to improve overall well-being. Learn more >
Diabetes Articles
Common Diabetes Test May Often Miss the Mark
MONDAY, March 25, 2019 -- A commonly used diabetes test may not spot the disease as well as an older test does, a new study suggests.
The researchers said the newer test -- called hemoglobin A1C -- didn't catch three-quarters of the diabetes diagnoses found by the older test -- called an oral glucose tolerance test.
The researchers said the newer test -- called hemoglobin A1C -- didn't catch three-quarters of the diabetes diagnoses found by the older test -- called an oral glucose tolerance test.
