Speaking of Exercise…

We’ve made it to easier than ever to take part in this year’s Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes in Audubon Park on November 14, 2015!

The American Diabetes Association has online tools and tips to help you put together a team. Teams come in all sizes and from different backgrounds. Whether you gather your friends, family, coworkers, or classmates, you can team up to Stop Diabetes! Just visit diabetes.org/stepoutnola or call our Manager of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising & Strategy, Candace Cargo, she would love to speak with you about starting a team…reach her at 888-234-2383 ext. 6075.

What type of exercise is best for you?

We all know that we should be exercising on a regular basis but often fall short. One way to increase success is to target your exercise program to activities that you naturally enjoy. Exercise and physical activity fall into four basic categories—endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. An added bonus is that they all have crossover benefits.

Endurance

Endurance, or aerobic, activities increase your breathing and heart rate. Building your endurance increases your energy throughout the day.

Brisk walking or jogging

Biking

Dancing

Strength

Strength exercises or resistance training make your muscles stronger. Even small increases in strength can make a big difference.

Weight Lifting

Resistance Band Training

Using your own body weight

Balance

Balance exercises benefit your neuromuscular coordination. They help improve the communication between your brain and muscles leading to better coordination, athletic skill and posture.

Standing on one foot

Balance Ball workout

Tai Chi

Flexibility

Flexibility exercises stretch your muscles and can help your body stay limber. Being flexible gives you more freedom of movement in your everyday activities.

Shoulder and upper arm stretch

Calf stretch

Yoga

Diabetes and Sleep

Are you having trouble getting your Z’s?. Sleep can affect your blood sugar levels and your blood glucose control can also affect your sleep, which results in trouble sleeping.

Here are some things you can do to doze off peacefully:

• Ensure that your bed is large and comfortable

• Your bedroom should be cool – each of us has a slightly different optimal temperature for sleep, so experiment with your thermostat to  find what makes you most comfortable.
• Your bedroom should be free from any light. Ensure your room is dark, if this is not possible, you may benefit from blackout curtains and a sleeping blindfold.
• Check your room for noises or other distractions. This includes a bed partner’s sleep disruptions such as snoring. Consider using , ear plugs, “white noise” machines, humidifiers, fans and other devices.
• Stick to a regular bed time

Camp Victory Exceeds Expectations!

Camp Victory has been funded by Capital Area United Way for many years. This year, CAUW has recognized the American Diabetes Association’s Camp Victory program as one of only four ‘Exceeding Expectations’ organizations that they support. This is quite an honor! The United Way supports over 100 organizations. Camp has been highlighted for their success stories from parents and campers which express appreciation for providing the children with a great learning and confidence building experience. Additionally, we are one of only two camps in the country that are completely free to our campers – another point highlighted by the United Way. We know this camp wouldn’t be possible without the countless number of people that are involved with making sure the camp is safe – and fun – each year. Thank you to each and every one of you!

Join us tonight at The Retina Institute!

Head out to The Retina Institute tonight at 5pm for discussion led by Dr. Ebrahim to about awareness of general eye disease and preventative health tips. This event is free and open to the public. Door prizes include two $50 Target gift cards, coffee mugs, bags and more. Refreshments will be served. The Retina Institute is located at 2701 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002.

Successes in May: GiveNOLA Day and National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day

GiveNOLA Day, which raised over $4 million locally on Tuesday, May 5, helped the American Diabetes Association tremendously. Thank you to those of you who donated to our cause – we can’t wait for next year’s event!

 

National Get Fit Don’t Sit on Wednesday, May 6th, was coordinated around our Corporate Breakfast at Café Reconcile. Over 75 corporate leaders attended the breakfast, learned tips and exercises to encourage their employees to take part in from local fitness expert Mark Berger and enjoyed a chance to discuss this year’s Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes on November 14. For more information about Get Fit Don’t Sit Day, check out the video that our local NBC affiliate aired!

http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/national-get-fit-dont-sit-day-celebrated-in-new-orleans/32851290

Krewe of Zulu Hosts Third Annual Golf Tournament benefitting ADA!

Zulu is hosting its third annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the newly renovated Joe Barthlomew Golf Course (more commonly known as Ponchartrain Park). Zulu has collaborated with us at the ADA to raise funds through this tournament to continue the fight against diabetes. For more information or to register a foursome, please visit www.kreweofzulu.com or call 504-377-4490. We’ll see you there!

 

 

Save the Date! General Eye Disease and Preventative Health Talk

The Retina Institute, LA Primary Care and the American Diabetes Association have partnered for awareness of general eye disease and preventative health talk scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2015. The Meet & Greet will take place at 5pm with the presentation starting at 5:30pm. Door prizes include two $50 Target gift cards, coffee mugs, bags and more! Refreshments will be served. This is an open to the public event and free to attend. The Retina Institute – 2701 N. Causeway Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002.

GiveNOLA Day on May 5

GiveNOLA Day is the community’s one-day, online giving event to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations that make our region a stronger and more thriving community. Please consider donating any amount on the ADA’s personal GiveNOLA Day page which can be found here: https://givenola.org/#npo/american-diabetes-association. Giving is one day only and can only be made on this website. Take a look at the website and read more about GiveNOLA and how you can make a difference locally with the American Diabetes Association.

Here’s your chance to win a Go Pro Camera!

Starting Saturday, May 2 through Saturday, May 9, you have a chance to win a Go Pro camera through Tour de Cure. All that’s standing between you and this amazing prize is $100. For every $100 you raise during this one week period, you get a chance to enter for a Go Pro Camera – use this camera and record your amazing ride during Tour de Cure on June 6!