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Now that many of you are sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an opportunity to focus on forming healthy habits!
To date, the resulting disease, COVID-19, is responsible for over 124,000 infectious cases and 4,600 deaths spanning 118 countries/territories.
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.”
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.
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.
Have you thought about your resolutions for the new year? This year, put healthy living at the top of your list.
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.”
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.
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.
Tips for Managing Your Diabetes as a Truck Driver
questions? Call 800-800-1198 to talk to a health coach
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