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Barbara’s Journey: Reversing Prediabetes With Prevent T2

Diabetes runs in my family, and I was on a fast track to being a diabetic myself until I decided to take charge of my life.
Diabetes runs in my family, and I was on a fast track to being a diabetic myself until I decided to take charge of my life. The ...
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"I'm Young and I Want to Live"

“It’s all about making the necessary adjustments that will help me to become healthier and live my best life.”
How one woman took control of her diabetes--with help from RWJUH Rahway At one memorable visit, Donna Whaley’s doctor gave her ...
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Diabetes Self-Management

"I don't think it really has been a struggle too much because they've been dealing with good people and good doctors so it makes life a lot easier"
In 2017, Gregg Monfet was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. With some help from the diabetes self-management classes at the ...
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Congressman Donald Payne Shares His Story about Diabetes

“I lead from the heart and from my experience as a patient. Sharing my story and the stories of others living with this condition resonates with people and helps them understand the seriousness of the disease.”
U.S. Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. wants his constituents to learn from his experience with type 2 diabetes. Congressman ...
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Healthy Eating for Two

Kimberly is grateful for the support she received at CMC. “Each time I got pregnant, it was a team effort,” she says. “Dr. Fekry and Karen made sure my babies stayed healthy.”
Some pregnant women crave ice cream. Others crave pickles, potato chips or steak. For Kimberly Ryllun, it was Devil Dogs. ...
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Back on the Farm: Read Andy's Story of Diabetic Wound Recovery

"It’s quite a luxury for doctors and patients to go to a wound center located in a hospital."
As the owner of Brynmore Farm in New Egypt, Andy is on his feet from dawn to dusk. A morning spent milking the cows quickly ...
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Out of the Woods: Read David's Vascular Surgery Story

“I am so thankful for everyone who helped along the way, from the wound center nurses, to the foot doctors, to Dr. Brotman O’Neill and the operating room”
Trenton resident is spared major amputation thanks to vascular surgery No one wants to feel pain. Still, it’s a necessary part ...
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Hitting the Target: Read John's Diabetes Story

It has been a real eye opener related to my health. I used to just flop on the couch and watch TV most of the day. Now, I’m walking 2.5 miles a day. I’ve lost 60 pounds. I feel healthier than ever.
As the primary caregiver for his aging mother, and in the midst of planning his father’s funeral, John had a lot on his mind. ...
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Control Your Diabetes: Read Joe's Story

“… it is completely manageable when you are armed with the right tools …” –Trish Patsaros, RN, MSN, CDE
“More than 18 million people live with diabetes,” says RWJ Hamilton Diabetes Program Coordinator, Trish Patsaros, APN, CDE. ...
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