Lung Cancer Awareness

Lung cancer accounts for more deaths than any other cancer in both men and women in the Unit-ed States. If you are a current or former heavy smoker and 55 to 80 years of age, talk to your doctor about lung cancer screening in-cluding its benefits and risks.

Cigarette smoking is the cause of most lung cancer deaths in both men and women. Quitting smok-ing is not easy, so seek help if you are trying to quit. If you smoke and would like to quit:

1) Talk to your healthcare provider 2) Visit Tobaccofreeflorida.com/quityourway/ website for infor-mation 3) Call the Florida Tobacco Quit Line at 1-800-U-CAN-NOW (822-6669) for free help over the phone 4) Visit the American Lung Associ-ation’s website 5) Quitting tobacco information and resources – for people seek-ing help in quitting tobacco

In this issue:

National Diabetes Awareness Month

Lung Cancer Awareness

November Happenings

Healthy Thanksgiving

Great American

Smokeout

Know Your Benefits -

Wearing Pink Photos

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.

What is prediabetes?

Prediabetes means a person's blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. People with prediabetes are on the road to devel-oping type 2 diabetes and are also at increased risk for serious health problems such as stroke

and heart disease.

Prediabetes often can be reversed through life-style changes such as increased physical activity and weight loss. The earlier people are diagnosed with prediabetes, the more likely that they can

reverse it and prevent type 2 diabetes.

Talk with your doctor, and ask if he or she can

connect you with the National Diabetes Prevention

Program or nutrition counseling, which can help

you learn to eat less of the foods that are bad for

you, and more of the foods that are good for you.

Also, keep in mind that increasing your physical

activity helps. There are many ways to increase

your physical activity, including walking, taking

dance classes, going to a gym, playing tag with

your kids, and many other real-life ways to get up

and get moving.

How close is having prediabetes to having

type 2 diabetes?

Without making changes, many people with predi-

abetes can develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years.

If you don't make lifestyle changes, it puts you at

greater risk. Studies show that losing just 5-7 per-

cent of your body weight, by eating healthier and

doing regular exercise can help prevent or delay

the onset of type 2 diabetes. For a person who

weighs 200 pounds, that's about 10-15 pounds.

Evidence shows that the National Diabetes Pre-

vention Program is the most effective way to

reverse prediabetes.

What are the biggest risks of having type 2

diabetes?

Adults who have diabetes have a 50 percent

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higher risk of death than those who do not.

People who have diabetes are at higher risk of

serious health complications including heart

attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and

amputation of toes, feet or legs

Who is most at risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes?

If one or more of these things applies to you, you're at risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabe-

tes:

*Have a family history of diabetes *Are over age 40 — the risk for diabetes in-creases as you get older *Are overweight *Have a history of gestational diabetes- diabetes or high blood sugar when pregnant *Have high blood pressure What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes?

Sometimes there are no symptoms, or the

symptoms are not obvious, which is why you

should talk with your doctor about your risk for

type 2 diabetes. If someone's blood sugar level

is very high, they may have blurry vision, feel

thirsty, feel tired, and urinate frequently. Re-

member, you cannot rely on symptoms to know

if you have type 2 diabetes. Talk to your doctor.

According to the Mayo Clinic there are several

things that you can do to help prevent the onset

of diabetes.

1. Get more physical activity.

2. Eat plenty of fiber.

3. Go for whole grains.

4. Lose extra weight.

5. Skip fad diets and just make healthier choices.

How to Have a Healthy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a great time for gathering the three Fs - friends, family and food. The last, food, is a double-edged sword. It's so easy to over-indulge in what is arguably Americans favorite eating holiday, but these healthy Thanksgiving tips can help. A delicious Thanksgiving spread can act like kryptonite for even the most calorie-conscious eaters. The typical person consumes 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat on Thanksgiving Day. That's roughly two and three times the recommended daily allowances, respectively. Along with feeling uncomfortably full and on the verge of a food coma, over-indulging can also pose health risks. These include an increased risk of a heart attack, gallbladder problems, diabetic complications and drowsiness or alcohol-related traffic accidents. To help you avoid some common pitfalls of holiday gluttony, here are some easy tips to enjoy your Thanksgiving Day feast without fear: Stay or become active.

Start or increase your exercise routine leading up to Thanksgiving and remain active through the holiday season.

Eat breakfast. Sitting down to a meal with an empty stomach sig-nificantly increases the likelihood that you will overeat. A small morning meal can curb your appetite and help you control the amount and fre-quency of your portions.

Drink plenty of water. Along with keeping you hydrated and making your stomach feel full, drinking water can limit your alcohol consump-tion, and the calories that come with it.

Choose your portions wisely. Keeping your portions small, relative-ly low in fat and calories, and reasonably healthy allows you to sample more of the foods you love.

Eat slowly. With all the tasty food in front of you, it’s easy to want to dig in. However, savoring your food by eating slowly allows you to feel full before diving into a second helping.

Be thankful for your health and learning how to stay healthy! For some great recipes for Thanksgiving, whether you’re gluten free, diabetic, vegetarian or just looking to make the perfect bird, check out this link from Eating Well:

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18000/holidays-occasions/thanksgiving/

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Nov 1 - 30 National Diabetes Awareness Month

Nov 1 - 30 Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Nov 1 - 30 Diabetic Eye Disease Month

Nov 1 - 30 COPD Awareness Month

Nov 15 Great American Smokeout

4th Quarter

On Demand

Webinar

Handling the Holidays in Good Health

http://www.diocesepb.org/wellness-

webinars-on-demand

Click on Wellness Programs

November Happenings Calendar

Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the

nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American

Smokeout event. Encourage someone you know to use the date to

make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that

day. By quitting – even for 1 day – smokers will be taking an im-

portant step toward a healthier life and reducing their cancer risk.

Quitting smoking has immediate and long-term benefits at any age.

Quitting is hard, but you can increase your chances of success with

help. Getting help through counseling or medications can double or

triple the chances of quitting successfully. To learn about the availa-

ble tools, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.

Get more information about the smoking cessation benefit offered by

the diocese through RxEDO, the prescription provider, on page 3.

Great American Smokeout

Have an idea, suggestion or comment? Contact your Wellness Coordinator, Carol Waring at cwaring@diocesepb.org or

561-775-9572. Have a benefits question? Contact your Benefits Assistant, Sandy Maulden at smaulden@diocesepb.org

or 561-775-9574. Be sure to visit the wellness web page at www.diocesepb.org/wellness for helpful links and infor-

mation.

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Step Into

Wellness

Smoking Cessation Program

Diocese of Palm Beach members qualify for two separate 6-month therapies per lifetime at $0 copay. You will need a prescription written for smoking deterrent products from your physician in order to take advantage of this added benefit to assist you in reaching your healthy initiative.

Participating pharmacies include popular chains and independents including Costco, CVS, Publix, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, and Winn Dixie.

For any questions please contact RxEDO Member Services at: (888) 879-7336.

Know Your Benefits…. RxEDO Smoking Cessation Program

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Once again employees of the diocese put on their pink in support of breast cancer awareness. A huge “THANK YOU”

to everyone who submitted photos of their staff!!

Wearing Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

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All Saints School Staff

St. Joan of Arc School Staff

St. Helen Parish Staff

St. Juliana School Staff

Pastoral Center Staff

St. John Paul II Academy Volleyball Team

honors survivors at the DIGPINK game

St. Jude School Staff

Saint Joan of Arc Parish Staff

St. Clare School Staff