Posted on April 10, 2009 by Joel Shpigel R.Ph.

You May Be Able To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Joan Yankowitz  on healthylivingtimes.com suggests that there are 7 changes that you can make to your daily lifestyle that may prevent you from developing Type 2 diabetes:

1) By putting less food on your plate, you will gradually eat less and start to lose weight. Drink a glass of plain water or a sugar-free drink before eating to lessen your hunger pains.

2) Reduce your fat intake by grilling or baking foods instead of frying.

3) Read food labels and check the Glycemic Index of the food you are eating to make better choices.

4) Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. Keep a bottle of water with you and sip frequently  throughout the day.

5) Choose a healthy snack rather than a chocolate bar.

6) Use skimmed rather than full-fat milk in hot drinks.

7) Exercise is good for health. But, if you are not used to exercising,  then start in moderation by walking each day for 15 minutes until you gradually get into a regular exercising pattern.

 

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Posted on May 7, 2008 by Joel Shpigel R.Ph.

Focus Express Mail Pharmacy helps to Prevent Childhood Obesity and Diabetes

Focus Express Mail Pharmacy Inc. of Horsham,PA  donated more than $25,000 in pedometers, educational materials, programs, and grant money to the Haverford School District elementary schools to kick off Peds for Prevention, a program to increase children's physical activity and healthy food choices. Each elementary school participated in a walking program sponsored by the company and raised money for the district's Education Foundation. Focus Express also donated $3,000 for health and wellness initiatives to the three top performing schools.

Pictured above, walking the final 2000 Steps on April 26, 2008 in foreground are Greg Vitali (PA State Representative), Nick Braccia (Focus President), Ellen Fisher (President of The Haverford Township School District Education Foundation) and Joel Shpigel R.Ph.  (Focus CEO)   along with the hundreds of children and parents who participated.

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Posted on January 28, 2008 by Joel Shpigel R.Ph.

Fiber in Your Diet Aids in Diabetes Prevention


According to Emilie LeBeau in the Chicago Tribune, among fiber's substantial benefits are weight control, lower cholesterol and diabetes prevention.
Adding fiber to your daily diet can be as simple as switching from processed to fresh foods. For people who avoid grains,fruits such as apples, berries, oranges, pears and prunes are high in fiber. Vegetables such as beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, carrots and peas also are high in fiber. More......
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