Monthly Archives: July 2012

No Ifs, Ands, or Butts: Why You Should Quit Smoking Today!

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Joslin Communications

Summer is a great time to quit smoking. Instead of using those 15 minute work breaks to breathe the foul acrid odor of cigarette smoke you could be inhaling the sweet aroma of blossoming flowers. And the few putative advantages … Continue reading →

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Grill Healthy! Tips for Barbecuing Diabetes-Friendly Foods

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Joslin Communications

It’s beginning to look a lot like barbeque season. The sun is shining, the air is warm and the days are long. Time to haul out the charcoal or make sure you have extra propane for your gas grill. Trouble … Continue reading →

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“Meet the Medalists” and Learn about Joslin’s Research Program

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Joslin Communications

In 1948, the Joslin Diabetes Center began awarding Victory Medals to people who had lived with insulin-dependent diabetes for 25 or more years. With improvement in treatment and self-management strategies, a 50-year benchmark was swiftly added. And today, more than … Continue reading →

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