By Renee DiNino
Diabetes & Wound Care
Did you know that if you have diabetes, even the smallest wound can become an issue? High blood sugar reduces the effectiveness of white blood cells sent to heal an injury or illness. It also suppresses inflammation, which is critical for healing.
Educate yourself on injury prevention, healthy foot care practices and when it’s time to seek medical help. Requested plug for end of tip:
Healthy tips of the day brought to you by Eastern Connecticut Health Network. If you have a non-healing wound, visit the ECHN Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbolic Medicine. Call them at 860.533.2903 to schedule an appointment today.
Did you know that if you have diabetes, even the smallest wound can become an issue? High blood sugar reduces the effectiveness of white blood cells sent to heal an injury or illness. It also suppresses inflammation, which is critical for healing
Healthy tips of the day brought to you by Eastern Connecticut Health Network. To get more help with eating right, call ECHN’s Nutritional Counseling Team at 860.647.6856 to schedule an appointment!
By Renee DiNino
Make eating healthy fun for the whole family!
Explore new foods and flavors – add more nutrition and eating pleasure by expanding your range of food choices. When shopping, select a new fruit, vegetable or whole grain that you and your family can try together.
Enact family time – plan to eat as a family at least a few times a week. Set a regular meal time. Turn off the TV, phones and other electronic devises to encourage mealtime talk. Get kinds involved in the meal planning and cooking and use this time to teach about good nutrition.
Dine out without ditching goals – Plan ahead, ask questions and choose foods carefully. Compare nutrition information and look for healthier options that are grilled, baked, broiled or steamed.
By Renee DiNino
Make eating healthy fun for the whole family!
Explore new foods and flavors – add more nutrition and eating pleasure by expanding your range of food choices. When shopping, select a new fruit, vegetable or whole grain that you and your family can try together.
Enact family time – plan to eat as a family at least a few times a week. Set a regular meal time. Turn off the TV, phones and other electronic devises to encourage mealtime talk. Get kinds involved in the meal planning and cooking and use this time to teach about good nutrition.
Dine out without ditching goals – Plan ahead, ask questions and choose foods carefully. Compare nutrition information and look for healthier options that are grilled, baked, broiled or steamed.