HealthMatters magazine
First Thoughts
Happy Summer
In my neighborhood, a familiar smell has reappeared — the mouthwatering aroma of backyard barbecues. Summer is a great season to bring your family together, and grilling offers many ways to prepare delicious meals that help you keep your diabetes under control. This issue’s cover story offers some grilling recipes that everyone will enjoy, and our "Healthy Kitchen" column features cool desserts that will take the edge off summer’s heat.
Family get-togethers are also an opportunity for you to share some of your knowledge about how a healthy lifestyle can help prevent diabetes from developing. Our "Pass It On" feature profiles one family that tells how they share this vital information with younger relatives. Summer is the best season to get more exercise, too. This issue’s Body Basics column gives you some tips for heart-healthy workouts, and our "Feet First" article tells you what to check before you even put your sneakers on.
Let us know what you’d like to read about in future issues of HealthMatters. And if you have questions about your diabetes, your medications or other health concerns, remember we’re just a toll free call away.
Happy summer!
Patrick Ryan
Chief Executive Officer