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For some employers covering GLP-1s, medication goes hand in hand with lifestyle changes

HR Brew

The class of drugs, called GLP-1, has long been prescribed to treat diabetes but is now available for weight loss as well. Why bring in a weight loss-only solution that doesn’t integrate with your existing weight management, diabetes prevention, hypertension, and diabetes programs? How Labcorp is covering GLP-1s.

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Meet ‘Model 2’ Christina, the happier, healthier version

Thrive Global

Her mom died of diabetes at 55. Her dad lost his legs below the knees because of diabetes. Diabetes altered the life of her older sister. But here’s the thing: They all had type 1 diabetes, which is usually diagnosed in youth. She had type 2 diabetes. Christina Herrera seemed surrounded.

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Dr. John Whyte: “Stories are powerful”

Thrive Global

After a couple of failures, I learned that I’d get more people to learn about health conditions such as diabetes by telling the journey of someone like them who developed diabetes, rather than throwing a whole bunch of facts at them. People were not concerned about obesity and its relationship to diabetes and other diseases.

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In Case of Emergency: Pet Prep

marenated HR

Whether it’s an adorable stamped tag from Etsy or a piece of duct tape with your phone number and any special needs, this can help keep your animals safe if they slip out the door. It might just be a signal that your cat isn’t a stray or something as critical as your dog has to have its diabetes shots on schedule.

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How to Make Wellness Programs Work for Your Small Business

Zenefits

Type-2 diabetes screenings or heart health awareness programs can get employees motivated to make better food choices or start exercising more regularly. Tag team with local businesses. Some carriers can arrange for flu shots, pneumonia, and even shingles vaccines onsite.

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Stephanie & Eric Venn-Watson of Seraphina Therapeutics: “Leverage your differences”

Thrive Global

At the same time, we had our 2-year old son entering his rambunctious period. This work resulted in the discovery of approximately 100 promising molecules present in both dolphins and humans, including C15:0, a trace saturated fatty acid found in butter, whole fat dairy products and some types of fish. including saturated fats.

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“Be more consistent.” With Dr. William Seeds & Jacquie Smith

Thrive Global

One of the most interesting things that has happened to me since I started my career was one of my “Sweat Vow” clients was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes right after we started working together. It truly made me happy to be in preventative care so that eventually through her diet she will be able to reverse the Type 2 Diabetes.