Diabetes on Track

02/11/2026

National Make a Friend Day

🤝 A wellness buddy makes healthy changes easier and more fun. Walk together, cook together, succeed together.

https://bestcare.org/news/buddy-system-better-health #:~:text=Shaping%20your%20success,Help%20in%20the%20journey

Shaping your successDid you know your health habits are greatly affected by your choice of friends?It’s suggested that the five people closest to you shape your

02/10/2026

The Mary Lanning Healthcare Laboratory is offering public health fair testing at discounted rates. You don’t have to be a regular MLH patient to sign up for these tests, however, pre-registration is required.
Hastings Community Health Fair is held at Mary Lanning Healthcare Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab located in the Medical Services Building on the Mary Lanning Healthcare Campus on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7 - 10 a.m.
More information:https://www.marylanning.org/healthfair

02/09/2026

Walk and talk with a healthcare professional. Wednesdays at 10 am, this group will meet weekly at the Hastings Family YMCA. You DO NOT have to be a paying member of the Y to participate. The YMCA offers free Walking Memberships. You can sign up at the front desk.

02/06/2026

National Wear Red Day

👚 Wear red for heart health! Staying active and managing blood sugar protects your heart, too.
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/diabetes/diabetes-complications-and-risks/cardiovascular-disease--diabetes

02/04/2026

World Cancer Day

🎗 Healthy lifestyle choices help reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Small changes matter.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/heart-disease-prevention/art-20046502 #:~:text=150%20minutes%20a%20week%20of,food%2C%20such%20as%20processed%20meats.

02/04/2026

In the coming years, the number of Americans with diabetes will likely double, reaching an estimated 44.1 million people. Learn about risk factors, screening guidelines and prevention tips.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/diabetes

02/02/2026

🌤 Whether winter lasts or not, healthy habits shouldn’t hibernate. Keep moving and fueling your body well.

https://afontechnology.com/2025/11/18/winter-wellness-and-diabetes-tips/ #:~:text=If%20you%20have%20diabetes%2C%20the,Sources%20include%20diab

02/01/2026

Feb 1 – Start of American Heart Month

❤️ Your heart and blood sugar are connected. Healthy eating and regular activity help protect both.

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/american-heart-month/social-media-resources

01/31/2026

🐕 Grab the leash and get moving! Walking is a simple, powerful way to improve blood sugar, heart health, and mood.

https://www.matherhospital.org/wellness-at-mather/your-dog-may-help-prevent-diabetes/

Diabetes is epidemic in the United States and taking your dog for a walk may be your first step toward preventing diabetes. Lifestyle changes such as following a healthy low-calorie, low-fat diet and introducing moderate physical activity was most effective in reducing the occurrence of diabetes.

01/29/2026

🧩 Preventing diabetes is like putting together a puzzle: movement, nutrition, sleep, and stress all fit together. Start with one piece today.

01/27/2026

🥬 Add more greens to your day! Fruits and vegetables—whole or blended—provide fiber and nutrients that help support healthy blood sugar.
https://nationaltoday.com/national-green-juice-day/

National Green Juice Day encourages people to "drink green" to promote good health. Read on to discover the benefits.