TIME FOR ROUTINES. Getting our families back into bedtime routines can be a little hectic. Logging off all technology and screens a couple hours before bedtime will slow our brains down so we can get a good night’s rest.
Thorold, Ontario—The Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle (IDHC) is honoured to host a special gathering on Saturday, September 9, 2023, to commemorate all efforts towards Truth and Reconciliation. All are welcome. This event will comprise a community gathering for Indigenous and …
Doctors or Nurse Practitioners have in-depth knowledge of diabetes and the medications they may prescribe.
WRITE A SPECIFIC GOAL. Write THREE ACTION STEPS YOU WILL DO TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL. That’s Accountability to Yourself.
Keep an updated list of your medications and share with all your health care providers. Review three or four times per year.
CHOOSE A FORM OF EXERCISE YOU ENJOY AND MAKE IT A HABIT!
DON’T GET OVERWHELMED. SMALL STEPS MAKE BIG CHANGES.
Physical activity like brisk walking is a great way to maintain or help lose weight.
BE PREPARED FOR LOW BLOOD SUGAR. CARRY SOME FORM OF GLUCOSE, SUCH AS FOUR GLUCOSE TABLETS, SIX JELLY BEANS OR THREE PACKS OF SUGAR. ASK A DIABETES PROFESSIONAL FOR INDIVIDUALIZED ADVICE ON PREVENTING HYPOGLYCEMIA CAUSED BY EXERCISE.
The Full Moon will manifest on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Two full moons this month. Some knew that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this full Moon. Others called it the Green …
BREATH IN FOR A COUNT OF FIVE AND OUT FOR A COUNT OF FIVE. TAKE FIVE TO TO DEEP BREATHS. YOU CAN SIT OR LAY DOWN FOR THIS. Try it now!
TO BE TRAUMA-INFORMED IN THEIR PRACTICE. To learn more contact clientservices@idhc.life and register for this conference: https://iahc.life/about-our-organization/annual-conference/