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Women in Science and Medicine

Women in Science and Medicine

February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and Joslin is proud to recognize all of the women who work in science and medicine at Joslin. At this moment, there are 211 women at...
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Joslin Observes Black History Month

Joslin Observes Black History Month

February is Black History Month and is a time to reflect on the contributions Black Americans have made to American life. The theme of Black History Month this year is Black Health and Wellness...
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News & Research
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Diabetes and Major Emergencies: How to Prepare

Diabetes and Major Emergencies: How to Prepare

Joslin’s diabetes educators explain what people with diabetes should do to prepare for a major emergency. The types of major emergencies that require advanced preparation for people with diabetes are...
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Exercise
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How to Stay Active This Winter

How to Stay Active This Winter

It’s hard to stay motivated to exercise when the weather is lousy or there is a foot of snow on the ground. “But regular exercise in winter is really the best therapy for people with type 1 or type 2...
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Dealing with Emotional Eating – During the Holidays and at Any Time

During the holidays many of us look forward to celebrating with family, friends and a stocked fridge of delicious treats, not always the healthy kind. We are all coping with stressful challenges from...
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Child Life Specialist
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Meet One of Joslin’s Child Life Specialists

Meet One of Joslin’s Child Life Specialists

Maura Pepek, MS, CCLS, is a Child Life Specialist at Joslin. She spends time with our pediatric patients and their families, offering educational play activities that help reduce stress and anxiety...
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Holidays
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Enjoy a Happy and Healthy Hanukkah

Enjoy a Happy and Healthy Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration lasting for eight days and nights, remembering the re-dedication of the holy temple in Jerusalem. The length of the holiday honors the time oil, used to purify the...
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Holidays
Recipes

Festive Holiday Recipes

Festive Holiday Recipes

Holiday Pumpkin Custard 2 egg whites 1/8 tsp. ground ginger 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/8 tsp. ground allspice ¾ cup evaporated skim milk Dash salt 3 Tb. sugar Whipped dessert topping In a medium mixing...
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Diet & Nutrition

Meet One of Joslin’s Nutritionists

Meet One of Joslin’s Nutritionists

Heidi Karner, MS, RDN, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Adult Diabetes Educator at Joslin. She provides medical nutrition therapy and diabetes self-management education to patients by...
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Diwali and Diabetes

Diwali and Diabetes

Every culture has its big celebratory holidays. For Hindus one of these is Diwali, the “Festival of Lights.” Starting on November 4 and continuing until the 9, the five-day holiday signifies the...
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Managing Diabetes
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The Flu Shot and Diabetes

The Flu Shot and Diabetes

The flu vaccination is your best protection and will reduce the risk of getting sick with the flu. This year the CDC is recommending everyone should be vaccinated by the end of October. A yearly flu...
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Healthy Halloween Treat Recipes

Healthy Halloween Treat Recipes

Monster Apple Bites Yield: 12 servings 3 granny smith apples, cored and cut into corners. 1 ½ Oz Mini M&M’s 1 ½ cup(s) creamy peanut butter ¼ cup(s) slivered almonds Using a paring knife, cut a wedge...
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Holidays
Pediatric
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Staying Safe While Celebrating Halloween

Staying Safe While Celebrating Halloween

Halloween can be a holiday with a lot of anxiety for children with diabetes and their parents. As the pandemic continues, it is important to follow safe and healthy tips to participate in Halloween...
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Managing Diabetes
Diet & Nutrition

Autumn, Apples and Diabetes

Autumn, Apples and Diabetes

Autumn’s warm mid-afternoon days and chilly nights are upon us and its apple picking season here in the Northeast. Apples really are one of the perfect fruits for people with diabetes. High in both...
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Nutrition

Fall flavors and green veggies are at their best

Fall flavors and green veggies are at their best

Fall is here and so are some of the best green vegetables! Getting produce locally and in season often means we are buying vegetables at their peak of freshest and flavor. Dark, leafy green vegetables...
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