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Managing Your Weight During a Pandemic

Staying at home due to COVID-19 has been a challenge for all of us, and weight gain is an unforeseen consequence that many people are now dealing with. Get tips to manage those numbers on the scale from dietitian and diabetes educator Amy Campbell.

Debunking Common Coronavirus Myths

As we wait for a vaccine, it’s not too surprising that claims of ways to prevent or treat COVID-19 have sprung up all over the internet. Some of these claims can seem pretty convincing, but as you’ll read in a moment, some purported coronavirus “remedies” can be downright harmful, if not fatal. Let’s de-bunk some of the current myths out there.

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Coronavirus: Diabetes Self-Care in a Time of Uncertainty

During times of crisis and stress, your day-to-day schedule and routine can get disrupted, and that’s to be expected. If you’ve been thrown off a bit (and who hasn’t?), here are some suggestions for helping you get back on track.

Ways to Support Your Immune System

In times like this, it’s natural to seek out ways to protect ourselves. Everyone is touting a way to supercharge immunity. But what does this mean? And is it even possible — or desirable — to do this, especially if you have diabetes? Let’s separate fact from fiction when it comes to giving your immune system a “boost.”

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Most Americans Unaware of COVID-19 Kidney Injury Risk

It’s safe to say that most Americans are aware of COVID-19, and at least some of its more common symptoms. But one potential complication of severe COVID-19 isn’t on most people’s radar, according to a recent survey from the National Kidney Foundation.