Northwestern Medicine - Empower Wellness

Winter 2014

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Many Americans spend most hours of the day sitting at a desk, which takes a toll on fitness levels. To counter the effects of long days behind a computer, Cindy Tucker, physical therapist and director of the Physical Therapy Center, KishHealth System, recommends performing desk-friendly exercises. Activities such as tapping your feet or rotating and extending your head and neck throughout your workday keep you active at your desk. "When you stay in one position for a sustained period of time, you're not generating any muscle activity, so you have the potential to develop weakness and tightness in certain muscle groups," Tucker says. "Marching in place, pumping your ankles, and taking frequent breaks to stretch your legs all facilitate blood flow and prevent muscle stiffness and weakness." CREATIVE WAYS TO KEEP MOVING dLife Diabetes Companion, available for iPhone, allows you to track blood glucose levels and provides access to more than 9,000 recipes and information about 25,000 different foods. 3 APPS FOR EASIER GLUCOSE MONITORING According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tracking daily glucose levels is one of the best ways to manage your diabetes. The following free apps can help take the hassle out of glucose monitoring. Glooko, available on both iPhone and Android platforms, syncs with your glucose meter, allowing you to upload and track each reading. Although the app is free, you will need to purchase a special cord to connect your smartphone to the meter. Glucose Buddy, available for iPhone, allows you to track medications, glucose levels, diet, and exercise. It also notifies you when it's time to recheck glucose levels. Diabetes: Self-Management Learn the latest in diabetes care with an emphasis on the positives. Take the initiative now to control your diabetes and not allow it to control you. Call for price // Registration Required KISHHEALTH SYSTEM DIABETES EDUCATION CENTER, DEKALB - 815.748.8378 VALLEY WEST MOB - 815.786.3684 (Dates available at both locations.) Nov. 3, 9 - 11 am and Nov. 10 & 17, 9 am - Noon Dec. 1, 9 - 11 am and Dec. 8 & 15, 9 am - Noon 1 2 3 / W I N T E R 1 5 11

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