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                                    • We Can Prevent Diabetes, Together! Valley’s Diabetes Prevention Program Provides Long-term Value

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                                      |Date: September 15, 2023
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                                      We Can Prevent Diabetes, Together! Valley’s Diabetes Prevention Program Provides Long-term Value

                                      We Can Prevent Diabetes, Together! Valley’s Diabetes Prevention Program Provides Long-term Value

                                      "I think I knew a lot of the pieces already, but putting the pieces of the puzzle to, kind of, see the bi ...

                                      "I think I knew a lot of the pieces already, but putting the pieces of the puzzle to, kind of, see the big picture has, I think, short-term and long-term value for me." - Drew, Diabetes Prevention Pro ...

                                      September 15, 2023
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                                    • This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

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                                      |Date: July 13, 2023
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                                      This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

                                      This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

                                      For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family – whether it’s backyard c ...

                                      For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family – whether it’s backyard cookouts, picnics at the park or family vacations. These events are a time for families to recon ...

                                      July 13, 2023
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                                    • 9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

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                                      |Date: January 17, 2023
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                                      9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

                                      9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

                                      An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That’s why preventive health care is so important. Preve ...

                                      An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That’s why preventive health care is so important. Preventive screenings can help find health problems early, when treatment and lifestyle changes work ...

                                      January 17, 2023
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                                    • In this New Year, Keep Type 2 Diabetes from Becoming Part of Your Future

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                                      |Date: January 17, 2023
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                                      In this New Year, Keep Type 2 Diabetes from Becoming Part of Your Future

                                      In this New Year, Keep Type 2 Diabetes from Becoming Part of Your Future

                                      This year, put healthy living at the top of your 2023 “to-do for you” list. You don’t have to make drasti ...

                                      This year, put healthy living at the top of your 2023 “to-do for you” list. You don’t have to make drastic changes. You can include healthy habits in your daily routine to improve your health and redu ...

                                      January 17, 2023
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                                    • It’s Never Too Late—Reduce Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk at Any Age

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                                      |Date: November 07, 2022
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                                      It’s Never Too Late—Reduce Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk at Any Age

                                      It’s Never Too Late—Reduce Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk at Any Age

                                      If you could make one investment that would reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, improve your health, and ...

                                      If you could make one investment that would reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, improve your health, and give you more time and energy for the people and activities you love, would you? If you have o ...

                                      November 07, 2022
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                                    • Valley Receives National Grant to Innovate Ways to Address Prediabetes in High-risk Populations

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                                      |Date: April 09, 2019
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                                      Valley Receives National Grant to Innovate Ways to Address Prediabetes in High-risk Populations

                                      Valley Receives National Grant to Innovate Ways to Address Prediabetes in High-risk Populations

                                      Valley Medical Center has received a $33,500 grant from the American College of Preventive Medicine in co ...

                                      Valley Medical Center has received a $33,500 grant from the American College of Preventive Medicine in conjunction with the American Medical Association and the Black Women's Health Imperative to buil ...

                                      April 09, 2019
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                                    • Three Surprising Factors Impacting Diabetes

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                                      |Date: November 03, 2016
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                                      Three Surprising Factors Impacting Diabetes

                                      Three Surprising Factors Impacting Diabetes

                                      When it comes to managing diabetes, what advice comes to mind? Most have heard the advice to eat right, e ...

                                      When it comes to managing diabetes, what advice comes to mind? Most have heard the advice to eat right, exercise more, and lose weight, but what other factors may be impacting blood sugar? Sleep Could ...

                                      November 03, 2016
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                                    • Managing Holiday Feasts When You Are Diabetic

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: December 18, 2013
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                                      Managing Holiday Feasts When You Are Diabetic

                                      Managing Holiday Feasts When You Are Diabetic

                                      A healthy diet is not only critical to proper diabetes management, but will also help you stay at a desir ...

                                      A healthy diet is not only critical to proper diabetes management, but will also help you stay at a desirable weight, control your blood pressure, and prevent heart disease and stroke. The arrival of ...

                                      December 18, 2013
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                                    • Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? What You Need to Know

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: November 08, 2012
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                                      Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? What You Need to Know

                                      Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? What You Need to Know

                                        By VMC's Diabetes Education & Nutrition Clinic • Are you overweight? • Do you exercise less th ...

                                        By VMC's Diabetes Education & Nutrition Clinic • Are you overweight? • Do you exercise less than 3 times per week? • Did you have gestational diabetes (diabetes when pregnant)? • Did you ha ...

                                      November 08, 2012
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