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NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH 
 Know Your Numbers! 
November, 2009
Hi,
 
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month,this newsletter is dedicated to explaining the importance of knowing your numbers!
 
Our hope is that we will answer some of your questions about diabetes, and help you to understand the important role you play in diabetes prevention. 

To Your Health!
 
The Skinny Gene Project
In This Issue
YOU ARE HERE!
INCREASE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR IQ
ON THE ROAD TO WELLNESS
A SKINNY GENED THANKSGIVING
PLAN THE PERFECT MENU
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
YOU ARE HERE!
 
You are here
Imagine this Scenario-
 
You are blindfolded and driven to a drop-off point. Your objective is to quickly find your way to the corner of Health & E. What's the first step you'll need to take before getting where you need to be?
 
You'll need to figure out where you are!  
 
The same is true when it comes to either preventing or developing diabetes. You have to know where you are, and read the signs, to determine where you are going.

Could you place a "you are here" marker on your "life map"?
 
CLICK HERE to find out!
INCREASE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR IQ
 
drop of bloodWhat you don't know CAN hurt you, so take the time to visit our Skinny Gene Prediabetes Resource Center and increase your blood sugar IQ.
 
 
Here are just a few things you'll find inside our
RESOURCE CENTER
 
READY TO START PREVENTING DIABETES- A simple step-by-step action plan to help you prevent diabetes
 
BLOOD SUGAR 101
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How it all goes together- The relationship that exists between food, insulin, fat, your organs, and prediabetes and diabetes. 
 
Fast Facts
What Is Prediabetes
What Is Diabetes
Testing for Prediabetes & Diabetes
A1c- What does it really mean
 
FREE RESOURCES:
Food Facts & Resources
FREE Publicatons
 ON THE ROAD TO WELLNESS
All about the numbers
 
 
Show someone you're making healthy changes! Share your commitment to knowing your numbers with this FREE healthy online greeting card.
 
CLICK HERE to view this FREE ECARD.
A SKINNY GENED THANKSGIVING
 
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Is your family in need of a Thanksgiving Day makeover?
 
 
Did you know that the average person consumes over 3,000 calories from their Thanksgiving meal alone? 
 
 
 
This meets or exceeds nearly everyone's total needs for an entire day in one meal! 
 
Here are some Skinny Gene Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving...CLICK HERE FOR TIPS
PLAN THE PERFECT MENU
 
Cranberry-Apple crispLooking for some creative and savory, yet healthy, dishes to add to your Thanksgiving menu?
 
Try this Interactive Thanksgiving Menu Planning tool. It will help you sort through several holiday menus to find the perfect Thanksgiving menu to tantalize your taste buds.
 
Just answer these six questions, and this digital wizard will produce a holiday meal that's customized to your taste. 

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED!
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
 
Keener MashKeener Cauliflower Mash "Potatoes"
By K.Keener, San Diego
 
This recipe is a fantastic twist on an old family favorite. CLICK HERE and try this recipe in your home.
SKINNY GENE IN THE NEWS!
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October 22, 2009
 
For Immediate Release
 
National Awareness Month: The Impact of Generation X&Y on Diabetes Prevention
 
Please click here to read!
LIVING LIFE- October, San Diego
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
Out of a person's desire for change, we create success. The SGP is able to change people's lives, but we need your help to do it.
 
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