November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

Self Magazine's "sweet" and "stylish" tips for taking care of ourselves

From the LifeMInute team

November 4, 2013

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and for many also the time of year to start thinking about those New Year's Resolutions of taking better care of yourself in general. Self Magazine's Elaine D'Farley offers up some ways to do just that.

"There are nearly 26 million people reportedly living with diabetes," says Elaine, "it is important to make sure that those affected are safe in case an emergency arises. "

A dramatic drop or rise in blood sugar can cause blackouts that require immediate medical attention for diabetics and thats why Hope Paige, one of the leading designers of contemporary medical jewelry, has created a customized, one-of-a-kind line of accessories.

Each bracelet includes a medical insignia to alert respondents in case of an emergency and is custom engraved on the inside of the bracelet with the wearer's information, such as health condition or contact name and phone number.

"And if you just want to spread awareness, Hope Paige has also created a signature silicone diabetes bracelet for 2013 with styles for everyone," she says.

Check out the full collection at www.hopepaige.com.

An additional 79 million are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. So eating a diet low in refined carbohydrates and added sugars is an important step in the prevention of the disease.

"People who are at risk need to carefully watch the amount of carbohydrates they eat, and NECTRESSE Natural No Calorie Sweetener is a great way to reduce calories and carbohydrates from sugar." says D'Farley.

In a meal plan for people with diabetes, up to 2 packets or up to 1 teaspoon of NECTRESSE Sweetener is considered a "free food." It's also made from the perfect blend of natural sweeteners and deliciously sweet monk fruit extract for the sweet taste of sugar without all the calories. Get more on NECTRESSE and delicious recipes too at NECTRESSE.com.

Another thing you should always have with you and take on the onset of a cold is Cold-EEZE Cold Remedy. "When you're feeling a cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, post nasal drip... it's a must," says D'Farley

It comes in lozenges, oral spray and daytime/nighttime QuickMelts, and formulated with Zinc Gluconate and releases Zinc Ions into the mouth that are then absorbed by your upper respiratory system; blocking the cold virus from replicating.

Their newest formula, Cold-EEZE COLD Remedy Plus immune support and natural energy not only decreases the duration of your cold, but it promotes Immune Health, Antioxidant Support and natural energy with Zinc, Rose Hips and Echinacea.

"The new orange-flavored product comes in the QuickMelt and dissolves quickly in your mouth without water," she says.

Get more info at Coldeeze.com.

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