Prediabetes: Care Instructions
Prediabetes is a warning sign that you're at risk for getting type 2 diabetes. It means that your blood sugar is higher than it should be. But it's not high enough to be diabetes.
Prediabetes is a warning sign that you're at risk for getting type 2 diabetes. It means that your blood sugar is higher than it should be. But it's not high enough to be diabetes.
This class will give you the information you need to reduce your risk of diabetes by more than half. By using this information, you are choosing to change your daily habits and take steps toward better health.
Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. No matter your age, size, or level of fitness, your body needs to move!
Developed by professionals, this program is based on three basic ideas for success: healthy eating, daily habits, and getting active. Kaiser Permanente medical and weight loss professionals work with you to help achieve your goals, while other program members will…
Whether you’re seeking to manage your weight, or want to engage in a healthier lifestyle, we have the tools you need to succeed. Why wait?
Take the first step to prevent diabetes today. Starting with one or two small changes can help set yourself up for success. We’re here to help!
Sugary drinks are one of the main causes of weight gain and obesity. Check out how much sugar you're getting in just one drink!
Eating fruits and vegetables instead of other foods helps you lose weight. Compare these snacks to make healthier choices!
The Positive Choice Integrative Wellness Center at Kaiser Permanente San Diego strives to not merely treat symptoms or illness, but to evaluate a person's entire lifestyle and then create a lifestyle plan for balance and overall wellness.
When you think about health, you might think of doctor visits and medicine. But what about access to healthy food? Or a safe place to live? Good health requires more than just health care. You need to be supported in…
Listen to this meditation to reinforce your efforts to lose weight and build a stronger body.
Eating healthy is an important part of improving health and losing weight. Here are some ideas for making changes to your meals and snacks.
This booklet focuses on strategies proven to help manage weight: enjoy healthier foods, control portions, don't drink calories, plan meals, keep track, be more active, seek support/manage stress, and get enough sleep.
It’s important to use an effective form of birth control to avoid getting pregnant before bariatric surgery and for at least 18 to 24 months after bariatric surgery.
People who have had bariatric surgery have an increased risk for addiction transfer (also called cross addiction). This means trading one compulsive behavior for another one. For some people, when food is no longer a source of comfort, reward, or…
Surgery changes the way the body absorbs vitamins and minerals. You aren’t able to eat everything you need, and you don’t absorb everything you eat. This makes it important to take vitamin and mineral supplements every day for the rest…
This book is designed to be your guide to nutrition after metabolic and bariatric surgery. Surgery gives you a brand-new digestive tract, so you must treat it with care.
Make good health a part of your daily habits with our healthy lifestyle programs. These personalized, online programs can help you create an action plan to reach your health goals. Based on your Total Health Assessment results, you’ll find advice,…