Diabetes on Track

04/01/2026

🤡 Happy April Fools’ Day! 🍏
Don’t let sneaky sugar tricks fool you—make smart choices for your health!

✅ Swap sugary snacks for fruit 🍓
✅ Move your body—even a quick walk counts 🚶‍♀️
✅ Drink plenty of water 💧

Smart habits aren’t a joke—they help prevent type 2 diabetes! 💪


https://www.macombmedicalclinicpc.com/blog/dont-let-diabetes-sneak-up-on-you-recognizing-these-6-early-signs #:~:text=However%2C%20when%20you%20have%20diabetes,your%20energy%20for%20two%20reasons.

03/30/2026

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.

03/28/2026

Food for thought 🍎
Filling half your plate with fruits and veggies can help regulate blood sugar and support overall health.

https://diabetesfoodhub.org/blog/what-diabetes-plate #:~:text=1.,are%20all%20considered%20protein%20foods.

03/26/2026

Healthy habits are powerful 💪
Choosing water over sugary drinks is one simple step toward diabetes prevention.

https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/rethink-your-drink/index.html #:~:text=Tricks%20to%20Rethink%20Your%20Drink,add%20flavor%20to%20plain%20water.

Sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the U.S. See tricks to rethink your drink.

03/24/2026

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

03/20/2026

🌸 Hello, Spring! 🌼
Spring into healthier habits this season!

✅ Get moving outside—walk, bike, or garden 🚴‍♀️🌿
✅ Add fresh fruits & veggies to your meals 🍓🥕
✅ Drink plenty of water 💧

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your routines and protect your health. 🌞


https://diabetessisters.org/resources/fresh-start-spring-cleaning-your-diabetes-management-plan/ #:~:text=Spring%20symbolizes%20new%20beginnings%20and,dietary%20evaluation%2C%20and%20mental%20decluttering.

Spring symbolizes new beginnings and rejuvenation, making it the ideal time to give your diabetes management plan a thorough refresh. Just as you might clean out your closets or tidy up your home, consider this season an opportunity to streamline your diabetes care routine, ensuring it's as effectiv...

03/19/2026

Did you know?
Just 30 minutes of activity a day can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes. Walk, dance, stretch—just move!

It can take days, weeks, and sometimes even months to see physical results from working out. But new research shows exercise may actually have an immediate i...

03/17/2026

Celebrate the luck of the Irish with a healthy twist! 🍀🥧
Join us for Cooking for Busy Cooks as we learn how to make a Healthy Shepherd’s Pie—a comforting classic with diabetes-friendly ingredients.

🗓 March 25 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Hastings YWCA
👩‍🍳 Featuring Chef Emma Fitzke
💲 $5 (due at class)

Register with the QR code, the link, or call Jessica at 402-462-6211.
Let’s cook smart, eat well, and celebrate together!
https://nalhd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9BkROFTmGEEYllc?Q_CHL=qr

03/14/2026

🎉 Happy Pi Day! 🥧
Celebrate 3.14 by taking care of your health, not just your pie!

✅ Choose whole grains over sugary treats
✅ Fill your plate with fruits & veggies
✅ Move your body for at least 30 minutes

Remember: small, smart choices help prevent type 2 diabetes.

https://www.scripps.org/news_items/6328-celebrate-pi-day-with-a-healthy-slice-of-pie

03/12/2026

Small changes = big impact 💙
Move more, eat balanced meals, and get regular checkups. Diabetes prevention starts with everyday choices.

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects how your body uses sugar. Many of the foods you eat are broken down into sugar and released into our bloodstream. Your body makes a hormone called insulin that helps that sugar get into your cells and give you energy. With type 1 diabetes, your bo...