March is National Kidney Month

March is National Kidney Month

Mar 10, 2022 | Corporate News, Employers & Health Plans

March is National Kidney Month. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. 37 million American adults have CKD, and millions of others are at increased risk. Early detection can help prevent the...
March is National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month

Mar 9, 2022 | Corporate News, Employers & Health Plans

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Healthy eating starts with healthy food...
What is a Diabetes Prevention Program?

What is a Diabetes Prevention Program?

Nov 29, 2021 | Employers & Health Plans

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be...
Are You at Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes?

Are You at Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes?

Nov 19, 2021 | Employers & Health Plans

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 34.2 million Americans— just over 1 in 10 — have diabetes. Today, another 88 million are living with prediabetes, a health condition that increases a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes...