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Without proper management, diabetes can lead to a wide range of serious health complications that impact nearly every system in the body. This resource covers the common issues that people experience and how to monitor your body to prevent or manage these complications.
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This resource provides an overview of pectin, a key ingredient used to make jams and jellies. It explains how and why the different types of pectin work and why choosing the correct pectin is essential for safe, high-quality home-preserved products. Readers will find tips for use, common limitations, and science-based…|
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Household Clutter Control
Clutter is a collection of things lying around in an untidy mess, usually because we don’t have a designated place for it. Household clutter has a big impact on your health and quality of life. This publication will help you asses if you have too much household clutter and then…|
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There may be insect fragments, lead dust, pesticides, pollen, dust mites, animal dander, hair, human skin flakes, fungal spores, or cigarette ash in household dust. Around 30% to 40% of the contaminants inside your home are brought in from outdoors. By taking a few simple steps described in this resource,…|
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Enjoying the Holidays with Diabetes
For people managing diabetes, the holiday season can bring unique challenges. This resource will help you plan ahead and strategize so that you can enjoy parties and time with friends and family while keeping your blood sugar in control.
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Eating Out With Diabetes
People with diabetes have to make careful dietary choices to maintain healthy blood glucose levels. This is difficult when eating out because you do not control or know exactly how your food is prepared, but this resource covers practical tips from the American Diabetes Association for making smarter choices while…|
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Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. A radon reduction system (radon mitigation) reduces high levels of indoor radon to acceptable levels. The system most frequently used is a vent pipe system and fan, which pulls radon from beneath the house and vents it…|
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The benefits of building a radon-resistant home are that it reduces a family’s risk of lung cancer; it’s easier and less costly to include features during construction; features are incorporated into the home design and improve aesthetics compared to installing a radon mitigation system after construction; it will improve the…|