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Education, Knowledge Key to Controlling Diabetes

Bob Thomas has been battling diabetes for almost 20 years, but thanks to one powerful weapon, is medication-free. His key to success is utilizing education offered at Norman Regional Health System. At age 75, Thomas is managing his diabetes and adding years to his life.

Norman Regional’s Diabetes Center offers diabetics an array of services including nutrition classes, menu management, support groups and monthly educational programs.

“People become very discouraged when they are diagnosed with a chronic illness. Our goal at the Diabetes Center is to make our patients the leaders of their own health,” said Pam Boeck, RN, CDE, program coordinator for the Diabetes Center.

Read more about Thomas’s journey, educational opportunities and diabetes risk factors here.

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Diabetes Alert Day: Sound the Alert

Are you overweight, inactive or do you have a family history of diabetes? If so, you meet three of the main risk factors for diabetes. Learn more about this chronic illness on Diabetes Alert Day.

Norman Regional Health System’s Dr. J.O. Johnson will speak about the seriousness of diabetes at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 24 in Norman Regional Hospital’s Education Center. A free diabetes screening will be available. Seating is limited so please register at (405) 440-8802.

Got Veggies?

If your kids won’t eat their vegetables, try renaming them! A new study found when veggies are given cool names, such as dinosaur broccoli trees or x-ray vision carrots, kids eat them nearly twice as much.

KWTV News 9’s Melissa Maynarich wanted to put the study to the test, so one of Norman Regional’s registered and licensed dietitians Peggy Garrison took on the challenge. Armed with re-named fruits and veggies, she stepped into a room of 4 to 6 year olds. Her mission, get the kids to dig in!
Learn if “Leprechaun-slide celery” was able to win the kids over.

   - Watch the story at www.News9.com.

   - For some recipe ideas to share with your family check out www.myhealthycommunity.com.

   - Also visit Norman Regional’s Health Information section for detailed information on diet and nutrition.

Oklahomans Get Back in the Game, Without Pain

A new technique is helping Oklahomans eliminate muscle pain and increase their athletic ability. MAT or Muscle Activation Techniques helps people with a limited range of motion by neurologically strengthening their joints and muscles through both exercise and massage. The Health Club’s MAT-certified specialist explains this new pain-reliever to News 9 reporter Gan Matthews. View the video here. (Search for Muscle Therapy Technique Relieves Pain)
Sign up for MAT at the Health Club here.

Kick the Habit

Want to quit smoking or using tobacco? Kick the habit easily and quickly with QuitSmart, a community program offered by Norman Regional Health System. The program has four classes, and a new session starts each month.  More Info...

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