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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
Time to Ask About Your Blood Sugar Numbers

More than 34 million Americans have diabetes. Another 96 million (that’s 1 in 3 Americans) have prediabetes. But many don't know it. Having too much sugar in the blood can hurt your eyes, your blood vessels, and your kidneys. Prediabetes is an early red flag for diabetes. But you can take steps to reverse its course.

If you haven’t paid much attention to your blood sugar, ask your doctor to check your numbers with you.

Factors that make prediabetes and type 2 diabetes more likely.
If you have any of these, talk with your doctor about what you can do to lower your blood sugar levels.

Being overweight
Age 45 or older
Not being physically active (exercising less than 3 times a week)
Having a parent, brother or sister with diabetes
Having had diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) or given birth to a baby who weighed over 9 pounds
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Having polycystic ovary syndrome
Being African American, Hispanic/Latino American, American Indian, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander

Counseling with Betsey Brooks

Elizabeth "Betsey" Brooks, MS, EdS, LCMHCA, NCC is the NEW Ralph Lauren onsite Counselor. She is here to help employees and their families. Her services are free to employees and their qualifying spouses and dependents.

Individual counseling
Career counseling
Referrals to other mental health professionals
Depression
Workplace stress
Anxiety
Grief and loss
Trauma
Conflict Resolution
And more!

Appointments are available on Tuesdays at HPD and Wednesdays at NC66; 9 am - 5 pm.

Contact Betsey at 336-416-3623.

Make an Appointment

As the flu starts to spread, make sure you’re vaccinated

Flu vaccination prevents illnesses, doctor’s visits, hospitalization, and even death.
It’s Free!
The flu vaccine doesn’t give 100% protection. But if you get sick, it will be milder and shorter.
You need a new vaccine each year. The flu vaccine is made to closely match the strains of virus that scientists predict will be circulating this season.
Flu outbreaks can occur as early as October and usually peak in January. Because it can take 2 weeks for the vaccine to activate your immune system to fight infection, don’t delay in getting vaccinated.
If you haven’t gotten the COVID-19 booster, when eligible, you can get flu and COVID-19 shots at the same time.
Flu vaccines are available at your onsite care location, plus most doctors’ offices and pharmacies.

This Thanksgiving, practice being Thankful

Giving thanks has many mental and physical benefits. Showing gratitude and voicing what you’re grateful for can help your overall health.

Studies show that feeling thankful can improve your mood, sleep quality, and ability to fight infection. It can also ease anxiety and depression and make you -- and those around you -- happier. Rather than focusing on the negative, retrain your mind to think about the people, places, and experiences that make your life richer.

Try to practice being thankful each day. For example, consider:

Keeping a notebook. Write down one thing you are grateful for at the end of each day.
Writing a thank you note. Let someone know how they make a positive difference in your life.
Taking a walk in nature. This can help clear your mind. It can also help your perspective on things that may seem like very large problems.
Paying it forward. Help someone or volunteer in the community.

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