Organizations working to educate families served by food banks on how to manage Type 2 diabetes
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service While helping to reduce hunger throughout the state, some advocacy groups also are spreading…
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Northern Kentucky Health Department offers free diabetes education class in Florence
Diabetes educators from the Northern Kentucky Health Department (NKY Health) will offer a free class to provide practical tips on…
Shelley Shearer: Rise in diabetes cases is affecting Kentuckian’s oral health; check symptoms, have plan
Did you know that diabetes can severely affect your smile? Over 13 percent of Kentuckians have been diagnosed with the…
Take a free supermarket tour with focus on diabetes by NKY Health Dept., Diabetes Coalition
The Northern Kentucky Health Department and the Northern Kentucky Diabetes Coalition will host two free supermarket tours to educate people…
Chronic medical conditions prevalent among Greater Cincinnati children, rates of asthma lower in NKY
Asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety are the most commonly diagnosed chronic conditions among children in the Greater…
Learn how to manage diabetes at free class offered by Northern Kentucky Health Department
Those wanting to learn how to better control their diabetes, can get practical tips at a free class on Saturday,…
Some dining tips for those who have diabetes, a disease affecting 460,000 Kentuckians
Food and festivities that are part of the holiday season can make it hard to eat healthy, especially if you…
Commentary: Breath of fresh air — and better oral health too — are benefits of a Smoke-Free Kentucky
By Dr. Laura Hancock Jones, Dr. O. Wayne Mortensen and Rick Whitehouse Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow Most of us,…
Cabinet for Heath and Family Services holds diabetes symposium, more than 400 educators, professionals attend
More than 400 diabetes educators and healthcare professionals from several states gathered in Louisville for a Diabetes Symposium. The event…
Duvall Q&A highlights Diabetes Day at GABP; Reds outfielder diagnosed as Type 1 in 2012
St. Elizabeth News Service During the 2016 baseball season, Reds left fielder Adam Duvall was on deck at Busch Stadium…
How to control your diabetes and get tips on healthy meals — free class offered on September 9
If you want to learn how to better control your diabetes and get tips on how to prepare fresh healthy…
Adam Duvall grew up with Type 1 Diabetes and learned to deal with it to play pro baseball
Adam Duvall, Cincinnati Reds left fielder, visited with patients at St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s Total Joint Center this week. As a…
SmartHealthToday: 10 tips for thriving with diabetes during the holidays — takes a little discipline
By Matt Koesters SmartHealthToday Between now and the New Year, there are plenty of holiday events that will pose a…
Food Network Celebrity Chef Curtis Aikens will demonstrate healthy cooking for diabetics Oct. 1
Chef Curtis Aikens, host of The Food Network’s “Pick of the Day” cooking show, will be part of a free…
Diabetes educators at Northern Kentucky supermarkets to provide nutrition information
Diabetes educators from the Northern Kentucky Diabetes Coalition will be participating in two supermarket tours to provide real-time nutrition information…
SmartHealthToday: Does having high blood sugar mean you’re diabetic? Not necessarily
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday Roughly 29 million people in the United States have various levels of diabetes. For many years,…
SmartHealthToday: People with diabetes need to step up when it comes to fitness; here are some tips
Most of us need to get more physical activity into our daily routines. People with Type 2 diabetes especially need…
Northern Kentucky Health Department offers free diabetes management class at Florence Fire Station
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is offering a free class for those looking to learn how to better control diabetes….
SmartHealthToday: Your list of five foods to always keep in the kitchen (and those to toss away now)
SmartHealthToday Team The easiest way to eat healthy is to make sure your kitchen is always stocked with healthy foods….
Learn how to manage diabetes at free class offered by the Health Department Saturday in Edgewood
Northern Kentuckians that have resolved to get healthy this year and want to learn how to better control diabetes can…
SmartHealthToday: How to stay motivated to stay active
By Peggy O’Farrell SmartHealthToday Starting an exercise routine can be easy, with the right motivation. For people with diabetes, exercise…
Four ways to stop the ‘Great Diabetes Epidemic’ before it gets worse; ‘the time for action is now’
By Isaac Joyner and Dr. Gilbert H. Friedell Special to NKyTribune Kentucky has a state bird, the cardinal; a state…