Chronic Disease

Michigan State University Extension provides high-quality and affordable education to Michigan citizens related to the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart conditions. Chronic diseases are among the most prevalent, costly and preventable of all health complications. MSU Extension educates on how to lead a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of developing chronic disease and how to manage chronic disease.

For more information visit www.cdc.gov/diabetes

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• Zzzz for health

  May 19, 2013 | Laura Anderson | Inadequate sleep can affect a person mentally, physically and behaviorally, creating health issues.

• HOT TOPICGetting sleep back on track

  May 15, 2013 | Christy Rivette | Find ways to sleep better from working different shifts or after a short-term disruption in your regular sleep habits.

• The sunshine vitamin

  May 7, 2013 | Laura Anderson | Vitamin D has important roles to play in the health of our bodies.

• HOT TOPICMore than 80 percent of U.S. teens follow an unhealthy diet

  May 5, 2013 | Diana Hassan | Unhealthy diets among U.S. teens contribute to high levels of obesity and chronic diseases.

• Spring into heart health

  May 5, 2013 | Sheilah Hebert | Warm weather brings opportunities to boost your heart health.

• HOT TOPICGestational diabetes – A precursor to diabetes

  April 10, 2013 | Julie Moberg | What is gestational diabetes and who is at risk of getting this disease?

• Sleep is important in managing chronic diseases

  April 7, 2013 | Julie Moberg | So often we don’t value the importance of getting a good night sleep. Sleep plays a very important role in managing chronic diseases. Sleep repairs our damaged cells and gives us the energy we need to live a healthier life.

• Are you introducing solids to your baby too soon?

  March 27, 2013 | Diana Hassan | It's important to understand why babies are not ready for solid foods until they are at least four months of age.

• Could you have prediabetes and not know it?

  March 27, 2013 | Diana Hassan | 90 percent of people with prediabetes don’t know they’re at risk for developing the disease.

• Sugar-sweetened beverages and their role in chronic health conditions

  March 27, 2013 | Christy Rivette | Understand the link between sugary drinks and the progression of chronic diseases, which can be life threatening.

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