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The Wheat Foods Council’s “Mom, the Everyday Athlete” program is partnering with seeMOMMYrun to host a nationwide mommy run/walk with the ultimate goal of setting a world record. This event is about celebrating mom’s inner athlete and bringing moms together so that they can support each other as they set out to lead a more healthy and active lifestyle.
Here’s the best place to go for the scoop on anything from a grapefruit (74 calories, 0 g fat, 19 g carbs) to a Double Whopper with Cheese (1,061 calories, 68 g fat, 54 g carbs). “The basic nutrition data comes from the USDA, so it’s credible, but it’s much more user-friendly and navigable than the USDA site and also gives fast-food options,” says Ellie Krieger, RD
Because of the significant impact diabetes has on women, the American Diabetes Association has created the Women and Diabetes Workgroup, which will attempt to prevent and cure diabetes through gender and culturally tailored strategies. You’ll find research reviews on diabetes in women as well as a forum to share your thoughts and ideas on how to best address women’s health and diabetes issues.
Recently diagnosed? The American Diabetes Association “Link for Life” education program will walk you through everything you need to know. This animated site also includes a fun “Rate Your Plate” feature where you can drag foods onto a virtual plate and see if you’ve created a diabetes-friendly meal.
Reach your fitness goals ClubPed walking club gives you fun rewards for sticking to your walking program. You’ll be asked to set goals such as walking a certain amount of steps per week, or walking three times a week. Graphs will illustration your progress. Find other diabetes fitness buddies by joining an online walking group.
Diabetes Drug Store’s site contains several calculators to help you translate various blood sugar readings, such as converting your HbA1c to average blood glucose level, and your meter readings into lab results. For those who haven’t been diagnosed, you can take a quiz to determine your diabetes risk.