Coaching for Life: New Diabetic Prevention Program a Game Changer at BIFCM

| By Carrie Moores
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Margaret Peck, HPEB MPH and volunteer coach at BIFMC, leads the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), which has proven to be effective in reducing the incidence of Type 2 diabetes among high risk individuals. Having served as a fitness nutrition coach helping athletes to achieve their health and fitness goals for many years, Margaret Peck …

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How Do I Eat Healthy at the Holidays with Diabetes? Ask a Nutritionist.

| By Carrie Moores
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‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food. Temptations are everywhere, and parties and travel can disrupt daily routines. But you can still eat healthy during the holidays, even with diabetes. So how exactly do you stick to your diabetes meal plan when everyone around you seems to be splurging? Here are 5 tips that can help: …

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Are All Processed Foods Bad? Ask a Nutritionist.

| By Carrie Moores
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Joanne M. Gallivan, M.S., R.D.N. is a registered Dietitian Nutritionist and volunteer at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. Prior to joining the Clinic, she served as the Director of the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). Are all processed foods bad? There are thousands of processed foods in the grocery store to choose from. They are …

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