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COVID-19: Risky Business for People With Diabetes?
To date, the resulting disease, COVID-19, is responsible for over 124,000 infectious cases and 4,600 deaths spanning 118 countries/territories.
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What’s Your Why
Joyce Aponte, wife of Kaptain Jack, explains why. “One day we had the opportunity to take the screener. He did. When we looked at it we realized that both our family s have a history of diabetes. I looked at him and said, We don’t need to loose anyone else to diabetes.”
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2020 National Diabetes Statistics Report
This report, a publication of the CDC, provides eye opening research on the prevalence and incidence of diabetes and prediabetes, risk factor for complications, acute and long term complications, deaths and costs.
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Caution – Wide Loads Face Giant Detour
Wide loads mean larger waist sizes. If you want to avoid placing a caution sign on your back, checkout Bob Perry’s 5 Tips and detour an unnecessary accident! Getting back to good health takes planning.
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New year, healthier you! Don’t let type 2 diabetes become a part of your future.
Have you thought about your resolutions for the new year? This year, put healthy living at the top of your list.
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Trucker learns successful weight loss requires more than diet and exercise
Dr. Juliana Simonetti says “Obesity has long been seen as a choice. “Just go home, diet and exercise,” patients are told, but that won’t solve it, she says. “Each patient has unique needs and circumstances.”
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How sleep apnea causes trucking accidents?
For truckers, the most common form of sleep apnea is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which impacts their ability to obtain restorative sleep and remain vigilant behind the wheel.
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Been Referred. What’s Next?
If your primary care provider gave you the name of a diabetes educator, make the call! You’ll be one step closer to successfully managing your diabetes.
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Living with Diabetes: Tips for Managing Your Condition as a Truck Driver
Tips for Managing Your Diabetes as a Truck Driver
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Why won’t diabetic drivers listen to their doctors?
Truck drivers suffer from diabetes at a rate almost 50% higher than the rest of Americans because they have more risk factors.