Tag: Nancy J. Gal

MyPlate for Dysphagia (FHSN1214/FS207)

Figure 3. Beef burger with bun (both puréed ), topped with ketchup and mustard, served with shaped purées of corn and sliced pineapple as side dishes, and coconut custard for dessertResources and tools at ChooseMyPlate.gov that provide clear, actionable information about how to make better food choices can be easily adapted for persons with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) that require texture-modified foods. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Jamila R. Lepore, Nancy Gal, and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, December 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs207

Living with Diabetes (FCS8706/FY334)

Figure 1. Anybody can get diabetes, so it is important to make sure you follow a healthy diet and have your blood glucose levels checked regularly by your doctor.Diabetes is a disease that affects more than 26 million Americans. Although there is no cure for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, diabetes can be managed with the proper care. If you have diabetes, the best way to live well is to learn about the disease and work with your doctor to develop a healthy living plan that is right for you. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Nancy J. Gal and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy334

Living with Diabetes: Putting Together an Emergency Preparedness Plan (FCS80007/FY1300)

Figure 3. If you have diabetes and use insulin, it is important to havePeople with diabetes need to prepare in advance by having a plan and supply kit ready in the event of an emergency. This 3-page fact sheet describes key concerns that should be considered when developing an emergency plan and putting together a supply kit, and lists the things that should be included in the supply kit. Written by Nancy J. Gal and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1300

Sick Day Management for Adults with Diabetes Who Take Insulin (FCS8996/FY1281)

Figure 1. If you are sick and have diabetes, it is a good idea to keep a written log of key information to share with your health care provider.When people have type 1 diabetes or have type 2 diabetes and take daily multiple insulin injections, getting a cold or another minor illness can cause their blood glucose levels to go very high. This can result in serious health problems. The best way for people with diabetes to prevent a minor illness from becoming a major illness is to have a personalized sick day plan designed with their health care provider before they get ill. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Nancy J. Gal and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1281

FCS8875/FY1103 Diabetes-Related Web Sites

FCS-8875, a 1-page fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff and Nancy J. Gal, provides a list of recommended Web sites to help people with diabetes increase their knowledge, better communicate with their health care teams, and make important lifestyle choices that allow them to live well with diabetes and reduce long-term health risks. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1103