Diabetes on Track

05/03/2026

Laughter really is good medicine!

Reducing stress is important for both your mental health and blood sugar levels. Taking time to laugh can help your body relax and support overall wellness.

Today, make time to smile and care for yourself:
Share a laugh with a friend
Take a walk to boost your mood
Get quality rest
Fuel your body with healthy foods

A little laughter can go a long way toward a healthier you. 💙



https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-behavioral-microbiome/202308/from-mind-to-body-type-2-diabetes-and-the-power-of-laughter

05/02/2026

National Fitness Day 🏋️
Find movement you enjoy and stick with it! Consistency is key.


https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/living-with/physical-activity.html

05/01/2026

💚 Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Your mental health and physical health are deeply connected.

Stress, sleep, and emotional well-being all play a role in blood sugar and diabetes risk.

Take care of your mind AND your body:
Move your body to boost your mood
Get quality sleep each night
Take time to relax and recharge
Reach out when you need support

Healthy minds help build healthy lives. 💙

Type 1 Diabetes management goes way beyond checking blood sugars and carbohydrate-counting. It also involves understanding how factors like exercise, stress, sleep, and hormones affect your health.

04/29/2026

Stress less 🌿
Chronic stress can impact blood sugar—find time to unwind.


https://www.echn.org/blog/stress-management-options-to-prevent-diabetes/

04/27/2026

Walk and talk with a healthcare professional. Wednesdays at 10 am, this group will meet weekly at the Hastings Family YMCA. You DO NOT have to be a paying member of the Y to participate. The YMCA offers free Walking Memberships. You can sign up at the front desk.

04/26/2026

Sunday reset 🌿
Take time to plan meals, prep snacks, and schedule movement for the week.

https://hartfordhospital.org/about-hh/news-center/news-detail?articleId=71336&publicid=461

04/23/2026

Move your body, boost your mood 😊
Physical activity helps manage stress AND reduce diabetes risk.

Moving your body is a fantastic way to deal with stress – especially for individuals living with diabetes. Let’s explore...

04/21/2026

The Mary Lanning Healthcare Laboratory is offering public health fair testing at discounted rates. You don’t have to be a regular MLH patient to sign up for these tests, however, pre-registration is required.
Hastings Community Health Fair is held at Mary Lanning Healthcare Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab located in the Medical Services Building on the Mary Lanning Healthcare Campus on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7 - 10 a.m.
More information:https://www.marylanning.org/healthfair

04/19/2026

Fiber is your friend 🥦
Whole grains, fruits, and veggies help keep blood sugar steady.

At Joslin Diabetes Center, you will find researchers, doctors, clinicians, and educators who are focused on improving the lives of people with diabetes.

04/18/2026

Take the stairs today 👟
Small choices like this add up to big health benefits over time.


https://www.guthrie.org/blog/5-good-reasons-take-stairs