Veterans Health Matters
Veterans Health Matters Spring 2019 Issue
The Spring 2019 issue of Veterans Health Matters is now available in print and online. You can view the online version of the publication by clicking your preferred version below.
- Veterans Health Matters | Spring 2019 | English Version
- Veterans Health Matters | Spring 2019 | Spanish Version
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The Spring 2019 cover feature and living well video focuses on diabetes management. Read about the important diabetes self-care practices described on pages 4-5, and click here to watch the living well video. One in four Veterans who seek VA health care services has diabetes. While diabetes is a serious health condition, many of our Veterans are managing their diabetes and are thriving, living their lives to the fullest. That’s the goal of VA’s Whole Health approach to care.
Although it’s not clear whether eating too much sugar has a direct link to diabetes, a high sugar intake often leads to being overweight or obese, which are well known risk factors for diabetes. Learn how to cut back on eating hidden sugars on page 6, then check out how you can identify them on page 7 by doing the word search puzzle. You will also find an easy recipe for making your own naturally sweet frozen treat.
Finally, learn about another common health condition that affects many of us - gastroesophageal reflux, or GERD. Like diabetes, GERD can often be well managed with daily self-care practices and medication, as needed. Find out what these daily lifestyle habits are on page 3.
