by MountainWise | Dec 10, 2015 | MountainWise News
“Grandma had diabetes. Mom had it. I’ll have diabetes too. That’s just how it is.” Last week, MountainWise met with the lifestyle coaches being trained for the Diabetes Prevention Program we’re sponsoring for Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, and...
by MountainWise | Nov 20, 2015 | MountainWise News
There’s a real difference between theory and practice, isn’t there? You can watch Chopped all you want, but when you actually get in the kitchen yourself, it’s a whole other story. This past Monday, we brought the public health equivalent of Ted Allen over to the...
by MountainWise | Nov 17, 2015 | Macon County, MountainWise News
Red tablecloths are a signal everyone at Holly Springs Baptist Church in Macon County understand. When a red tablecloth appears at a church meal, that’s where a congregation member can find healthy foods prepared in healthy ways. Red tablecloths are only a small part...
by MountainWise | Nov 10, 2015 | Active Living, MountainWise News
We know physical activity (PA) is such an effective intervention for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Why? Physical activity: Makes it easier to control blood sugar, and controlled blood sugar means fewer long-term complications from diabetes Helps insulin work...
by MountainWise | Nov 3, 2015 | MountainWise News, Uncategorized
November is the month we celebrate Thanksgiving. On the last Thursday of the month, we gather together with family and friends to share our gratitude for everything life has to offer. We share a meal with turkey and all the fixings, and pumpkin pie and apple cake for...
