Nutritional Sciences
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Decreasing Diabetes Stress
NewIt 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
NewThe 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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NewWhen 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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Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
NewPrediabetes affects millions of adults in the United States, yet most are unaware they have the condition, putting them at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Key risk factors include family history, being over age 45, and a history of gestational diabetes. Readers can learn how to lower their risk by making healthy lifestyle changes, recognizing early warning signs, and participating in the UGA Extension program, PreventT2.
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Diabetes in Children
NewAccording 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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What is Diabetes?
NewThis 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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Using Pressure Canners
Most modern pressure canners are lightweight, thin-walled kettles; most have screw-on lids fitted with gaskets. Modern pressure canners have removable racks, an automatic vent/cover lock, a vent pipe, and a safety fuse. Use only canners that have the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) approval mark to ensure their safety. This publication covers steps to successful food preservation using pressure canners.
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