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    Gardening Leads to Heathier Eating Habits

    The CDC states that 18% children aged 6-11 are obese, and estimates predict that 80% of children who are obese at age ten will remain obese into adulthood. At home, television advertising can have a detrimental influence on a child’s eating habits. However, we can counter that effect by providing educational programs that educate and … Read More

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    A Look at Two Studies Connecting Diabetes & Brain Function

    Dr. Nadeau is an accomplished physician who brings extensive experience to the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center as Program Director, Dr. Kris V. Iyer Endowed Chair in Diabetes Care and Endocrinologist at Hoag Medical Group . While he has many areas of interest, the majority of his recent work, research, and lectures focus on … Read More

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    The Allen Diabetes Center Gives Continued Support To PADRE

    In an unprecedented demonstration of commitment to diabetes care, Hoag, in partnership with CHOC and through CHOC, and the Pediatric Adolescent Diabetes Research Education (PADRE), is collaborating to ensure that all members of our community have timely access to expert diabetes prevention, care and education. Through CHOC Children’s Hospital and Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes … Read More

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    Stay Cool with Diabetes Friendly Smoothies

    Clean Breeze Smoothie Yield: 3 9oz serving Ingredients 1 small cucumber, chopped 2 ripe kiwis, peeled 1 cup ginger-flavored kombucha (see Tip) 1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 6 ice cubes Preparation Combine cucumber, kiwis, kombucha, yogurt, cilantro and ice cubes in blender; blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Notes: Look … Read More

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    BBQ Favorites Make-Over

    It’s summertime – time to enjoy outdoor activities and celebrations. Living with diabetes should NOT stop you from enjoying summer activities and barbeque favorites with your family and friends. Make smart food decisions, plan accordingly and create a well-balanced meal that helps keep your blood sugar level as close to normal as possible so you … Read More

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    Students get to know vegetables from the ground up

    After a night of rain, the sun made an appearance just in time for Dr. Daniel Nadeau’s morning visit to the Rea Elementary School’s vegetable garden. Nadeau, program director with the Mary and Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag Hospital, arrived Friday to speak with Kileen Cowan’s kindergarten class about vegetables and nutrition. They met … Read More

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    Donor Spotlight – Panera Bread partners with Hoag to support the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center

    On February 25, 2015 Hoag Hospital Foundation was presented with a $25,000 gift from Panera Bread to support the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag which provides comprehensive services for those with, or at risk for diabetes, regardless of their ability to pay. Mary and Dick Allen, long time generous supporters of Hoag, … Read More

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    Soaring with Freedom & Control

    The Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center and CHOC Children’s Hospital realize that teens and young adults have different needs than children and require efficient processes when transitioning to managing their diabetes. Our cooperating teams work together to provide you: freedom & control in living a healthy life as you enter adulthood continuation of excellent … Read More

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    Hoag Helps Women with Diabetes Make Motherhood a Sweet Success

    ‘Eating for two’ means eating twice as carefully Overcoming any challenge is rewarding. For women who prevail over the challenge of diabetic pregnancy, the reward is particularly Sweet Success. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 10, Lindsay Lawrence has faced down incredible obstacles to achieve amazing results: Told playing sports would be … Read More