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November is American Diabetes Month
OK, so that’s pretty scary, right? Well, the good news is that by making just a few healthy changes now, you can delay or even prevent yourself from getting diabetes in the future! If you are overweight, losing just 5 to 7% of your body weight can help you prevent diabetes. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains will help you lose those pounds safely. Being physically active for 150 minutes a week, or 30 minutes a day five days of the week, can also help you lose weight and keep you healthy. Learn more about pre-diabetes at the American Diabetes Association‘s website. Check out Mass in Motion for easy ways to eat healthy and move more! For free educational materials, visit the Massachusetts Health Promotion Clearinghouse or call 1-800-952-6637. |
Salute to Our Veterans
For more information call 617-416-4244. Learn more about the Mass. Department of Veterans' Services >> |
Turkey Tips for a Great Holiday Meal
Poultry products such as turkey and chicken are primary sources of the bacteria Salmonella and Campylobacter. These organisms are the two most commonly reported causes of these foodborne illness according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Symptoms, such as stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea and fever, usually occur 1-5 days after eating foods with high levels of bacteria. |
November is American Diabetes Month, a time to reinforce what a terrible disease diabetes is. Diabetes is known to lead to heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, stroke and amputation. Take steps to confront this disease and stop it in its tracks! Don’t forget to be aware of pre-diabetes, which is when the level of sugar in your blood is high, but not high enough to be considered diabetes. People with pre-diabetes are more likely to develop diabetes and to have a heart attack or stroke than those without the condition.
Join the Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services as they participate in a salute to Massachusetts veterans on Saturday, November 21 at 3 PM at the Winthrop Congregational Church in Holbrook. James Crosby (USMC, retired), the Director of the Statewide Advocacy for Veterans' Empowerment (SAVE) program will be the guest speaker. Music will be provided by the Navy Band Northeast starting at 2:30 PM.
Will your holiday meal be remembered as a great gastronomic delight or as the source of dreaded gastrointestinal distress? The turkey that you serve can be risky if you are not careful selecting and preparing it.
Key Resources
- MassHealth (Medicaid) 800-841-2900
- Health Insurance Connector
- Office of the Child Advocate
- Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-922-2275 (V/TDD)
- Child-At-Risk Hotline Report Abuse or Neglect
800-792-5200 - Baby Safe Haven Hotline 866-814-SAFE (7233)
- Transitional Assistance Fraud Hotline 800-FRAUD-99 (800-372-8399)
- Request Emergency Interpreter 800-249-9949 (V/TTY)
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission Hotline 800-426-9009
- Safelink: Domestic Violence Hotline 877-785-2020
877-521-2601 (TTY)