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Shopping for your meal plan gets easier when you start with a shopping list. Check your fridge and pantry, then jot down what you need by category – think produce, meat & seafood, or frozen…
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Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) at UGA Extension is available to join in-person or online. We proudly provide in-person sessions in 15 counties across Georgia. Online sessions are provided via Zoom without geographical…
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Creating diabetes-friendly meals for picky eaters is challenging. Putting a healthier twist on a childhood favorite, like chicken nuggets, may help make family meals easier. Children eat food they like while you manage your blood sugar, plus you’ll only need to make one thing for the whole family. Everyone wins! These delicious chicken…
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While no singular food on its own can prevent type 2 diabetes, healthy eating is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, which can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. But don’t worry, healthy eating doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy tasty foods and the…
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When you’re sick or feeling stressed, your body releases hormones that can cause your blood sugar to rise, which makes managing diabetes more challenging and increases the risk of complications. Being sick can make it…
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UGA Extension has recently joined the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Prevention Alliance (DPA) which is a network aiming to create a sustainable path for delivering the National Diabetes Prevention Program using a collective impact model. At this time, our…
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UGA Extension is currently accepting registration for our Fall 2026 cohorts. Upcoming cohorts are listed below. Space in each cohort is limited and interested participants meeting eligibility requirements will be prioritized. If you would like to…
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Managing diabetes can be a stressful process. Practicing meditation, positive thinking, being active, and having stable support can help you get through overwhelming moments. Proper nutrition can support these stress management strategies. In…
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When diabetes is not properly managed, serious health complications that affect almost every system in the body can occur. One common complication caused by diabetes is chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease is the leading cause of…
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Fiber-maxxing is a social media trend based on eating more dietary fiber. While there’s no uniform outcome or definition for this trend, it is oriented around increasing daily fiber intake as much…