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Keep reading to see what is happening in November!
CROSSOVER HEALTH OPEN HOUSE
Celebrate City of Irving’s new partnership with Crossover Health. Stop by to meet the Crossover team, register your account, enjoy light refreshments, and win exciting giveaways,. December 4 | 10:00-11:30am th Huffman Auditorium
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VIRTUAL WELLNESS SPEAKER FORUM
NOVEMBER
05
10:00-10:45am
HostedvirtuallyonTeams
Guiding the Education Journey
with Cariloop
This session will discuss how Cariloop supports families from kindergarten to college. Navigating a child's education can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Whether it's understanding special education services, finding the right school fit, tackling learning challenges, or preparing for college and financial aid, Cariloop's experienced professionals are here to help.
Meeting ID: 296 272 022 498 | Passcode: uu3ik9fi | Click Here to Register
LIVE WELLNESS SPEAKER FORUMS
NOVEMBER
12
10:00-10:45am City Hall-Council Chambers
Brave New World: Changing Times, Changing Markets with Clarence Anderson
A look at today's evolving markets and the vital role of automatic rebalancing in maintaining a balanced investment strategy.
NOVEMBER
19
2:00-2:45pm
City Hall-Council Chambers
Diabetes 101 with Dara Chapman
The prevalence of diabetes has slowly risen over the last 20 years. This class will take a closer look at what diabetes is, the symptoms, and various ways to prevent and/or manage the condition.
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DIABETES AWARENESS
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes.This year ’ s focus is on managing diabetes by building your health care team. Diabetes affects about 38.4 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and is linked to some types of cancer.Working with health care professionals who can offer you the personal care you need may help improve your health.And while it takes a team to manage diabetes, remember that you are the most important participant in your diabetes care.
HALT HEADACHE PAIN NOW
Join Airrosti for a free interactive webinar where you will learn about common causes of headaches, plus tips and exercises to prevent and relieve them. Multiple days & times available.
Healthy Choices Make a Big Difference with Diabetes
Diabetes happens when your body has trouble breaking down sugar. Too much of it in the bloodstream starves cells of the energy they need It also narrows arteries so your organs get less blood Though it can’t be cured, there is good news: Healthy lifestyle choices can lower the effects of diabetes
Practice control. Make good decisions with nutrition and fitness to keep blood sugar in check.
Tip the scales in your favor. Maintain a healthy weight because it can help control diabetes.
Move more. Exercise and stay active to help keep your blood sugar within a normal range
Eat healthy. Choose whole foods (not over-processed ones), non-starchy veggies and foods low in added sugars
Know your numbers. Check your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels often to stay within healthy ranges
BlueResourceSM – Controlling Your Condition – Living with Diabetes
