Nutrition Resources
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Diabetes in Children
According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 352,000 Americans under the age of 20 have been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Children are still growing and changing physically, emotionally, and cognitively, and their diabetes care needs to be different from care for adults. It should be adapted to their age, how they feel, and their family dynamics.
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Decreasing Diabetes Stress
It is very common to feel overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated or exhausted by the daily demands of diabetes care, such as taking medications, eating healthy, and staying physically active. This distress can also stem from concerns about long-term complications, the constant self-care required to prevent them, social challenges of living with diabetes, and the financial burdens associated with diabetes treatment. This resource offers tips on managing this stress.
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Common Questions About Diabetes
The causes, symptoms, and management of diabetes are unique to each person affected by it. People may share information about diabetes that is appropriate for them but may not be appropriate for others, which can make managing your diabetes more confusing. This resource gives answers to some common questions about diabetes using up-to-date, science-based information.
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When you have diabetes, managing your diet is a key part of managing your diabetes, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Choosing balanced, nutrient-rich meals is key to managing diabetes and promoting long-term wellness. Plan meals around the core principles explained in this resource, which emphasize balance, variety, and nutrient quality.
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What is Diabetes?
This resource provides an easy-to-understand overview of diabetes, beginning with a clear definition of the condition and how it affects the body. It explains how the body normally converts food into energy and highlights the changes that occur when diabetes disrupts this process. Readers learn the key symptoms of high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) as well as low blood glucose (hypoglycemia), with practical guidance on what to watch for in daily life.
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Kimchi is gaining popularity across the U.S. as part of a growing interest in international flavors, gut health, and home food preservation. This publication provides science-based guidance to help consumers safely prepare kimchi at home and offers nationally relevant, research-based information that can benefit Extension educators, health professionals, and consumers across the U.S.
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Pregnant women should pay increased attention to their nutrition, physical activity, and food safety. This resource was created to assist Extension agents and their clients, and it describes essential dietary and nutrition recommendations—and why they are important—specifically for a pregnant woman and her growing baby.
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Nutrition and Immunity
Your immune system is a complex network of cells and organs whose job it is to ward off “invaders” like viruses and bacteria. Learn about the role of nutrition in immunity and what you can do to support your immune system.
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All About A1c
The A1c blood test is a tool used to help diagnose and manage diabetes. The A1c test will measure your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months by measuring the percent of your red blood cells that have sugar-coated hemoglobin. A higher percentage indicates a greater risk of having or developing diabetes.
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