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BCBSTX Connect Team
- January 17, 2019
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Adult Wellness Guidelines: Making Preventive Care a Priority

Start the New Year in good health by seeking preventive care. Preventive care is very important for everyone in your family. And the good news is you can receive most preventive care at no additional cost to you. Remember to ask Your Doctor about...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- August 27, 2018
- Health and Wellness
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Members, Glucose Meters are Available to You

Living with diabetes can be a challenge. But maintaining close-to-normal levels of blood sugar has been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes-related problems. That’s why monitoring your blood sugar levels with a blood glucose meter is important...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- December 1, 2017
- Health and Wellness
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Holiday Baking with Brian Emmett

The holiday season features time-honored traditions, family recipes and — all too often — rich party foods that can fill you with excess calories, cholesterol and guilt. This year, enjoy delicious holiday fare that’s healthy,...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- March 19, 2015
- Health and Wellness
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How To Stock A Healthy Refrigerator

It’s easier to make good food choices when you can see what you have and it is simple for you to grab and eat, instead of spending a lot of time preparing your food. That’s why having a healthy refrigerator can help you see the benefits...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- September 16, 2015
- Health and Wellness
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Emergency Preparedness

You're not alone! The reality is that it's very difficult to be totally prepared for an emergency, but there are steps you can take to have a plan of action in case an emergency were to happen. We've shared with you this great Red Cross...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- December 30, 2015
- Health and Wellness
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Quick Bites: Get 12 Days of Easy, Healthy Recipes

Who wants a delicious home-cooked meal during the holidays? We’ve got you covered in the kitchen from soup to nuts with our Quick Bites recipes. Check out our collection of 12 videos for simple recipes and cooking tips including slow cooker...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- July 8, 2016
- Health and Wellness
- Media Gallery
How To Control Things That Make Your Asthma Worse

You can use this checklist to help you avoid your asthma triggers.
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- December 23, 2015
- Health and Wellness
- Media Gallery
Pick Protein Wisely!

You could use pounds of beef in your holiday lasagna, but if you’d like a healthier option, try using lean turkey meat. The American Diabetes Association lists turkey meat as one of the best food choices when picking a protein. About ¼...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- December 30, 2015
- Health and Wellness
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An Alternative to Rice

If you’re looking for a healthy grain at your next dinner, consider this! Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is packed with about 8 grams of protein per cooked cup and is gluten free. This can be a great substitute to white rice for someone living...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- December 10, 2015
- Health and Wellness
- Media Gallery
Sugar! Oh, Honey Honey!

Keeping blood-sugar levels managed can be a big challenge, especially around the holidays. It’s nearly impossible to avoid sugar completely but that’s also not necessary. If you make a conscious effort to bake sweets with less sugar or...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- July 8, 2016
- Health and Wellness
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Creating Your Asthma Action Plan

An Asthma Action Plan is an important part of managing asthma. This written plan should be developed with a doctor to help control asthma. The plan shows daily treatments and instructions for medication. The plan also offers instructions for what...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- December 1, 2015
- Health and Wellness
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Soda or Mineral Water?

Doesn’t a fizzy drink sound refreshing? Before you grab one, remember that if you choose soda, you could be drinking 10 teaspoons of sugar or more, depending on your serving. For anyone looking to keep their blood-sugar levels under control...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- December 7, 2015
- Health and Wellness
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Oodles of Noodles?

Do you usually fill your plate with loads-a pasta? Think about this: according to the American Diabetes Association , starchy foods can be part of a healthy meal plan, but portion size is key. If you or someone you know is living with diabetes—then...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- November 24, 2015
- Health and Wellness
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Beat portion distortion

It’s a common mistake to think overflowing Thanksgiving plates are a norm, but we don’t normally eat like this the rest of the year, so why do we think it’s ok to do it in November? The truth is—your body doesn’t need...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- November 5, 2015
- Health and Wellness
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Diabetes Infographic

CDC diabetes infographic
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