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It's day 10 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare. Congratulations, you made it to the end of the Leveling Your A1C Challenge! How are you feeling? If you’re able, note your blood sugar levels. Hopefully if you implemented the past 10 days’ worth of tips, you’re noticing ...
It's day 9 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare. Being positive is crucial for mental health — it can help you combat stress and difficult situations. This, in turn, helps keep your A1C normal. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping a positive attitude can ...
It's day 8 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare. You cannot pour from an empty cup. Yet as a nurse, you’re expected to pour from your cup every day. It’s time to refill. Make tonight all about YOU. Why? Those who never take time for themselves are bound to burnout and feel ...
It's day 7 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare. Did you know sleep can affect your blood sugar levels? Studies show that inefficient sleep worsens the body’s ability to break down glucose. Even just 6 hours of sleep loss can make your body use insulin less well. ...
It's day 6 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare. When you combine everything you’ve done over the past 5 days with exercise, you’re sure to see improvements to your A1C. Physical activity has a direct impact on blood sugar levels (for as long as 24 hours) after your ...
It's day 5 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare. Did you know the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes — and improve your A1C? Today is the perfect time to model your current food choices after one of the healthiest diets ...
It's day 4 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare. Not all sugars are equal. Natural sugars are always the better option compared to added sugars, which have calories but little nutrition. To level your A1C, you don’t have to cut out all sugars. But you should focus on ...
It's day 3 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare. Who says you can’t enjoy food while focusing on healthy blood sugar levels? You can — it’s all about establishing healthy eating habits: Eat slowly: Taking time to taste and enjoy your food helps you avoid going back for ...
Welcome to day 2 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare. One of the best ways you can maintain healthy blood sugar levels is by eating the right kind of carbohydrates . Carbs have a direct impact on glucose levels. When you eat foods with carbs, the body breaks them down ...
Welcome to day 1 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare . Before you begin any lifestyle changes, you should create a plan. And a key element for setting realistic goals? Taking time for self-awareness. Designate a few minutes today to touch base with yourself. ...
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