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Living with Heart Failure
A Message from Rebecca Mountain DNP, RN
Heading into the holidays when temptations are strong to stray from our healthy diets is a good time to learn more about the relationship between type 2 diabetes and heart failure. The thing is, if you have one, you are more prone to the other. This issue will help you learn about prevention and treatment, the relationship between these two chronic diseases, common cardiovascular tests for people with diabetes, tips for eating well, and how to find support. We are also happy to share information on a November 30th evening presentation “Preventing Diabetes Complications” by a panel of experts including an endocrinologist, ophthalmologist and cardiologist. See below for registration info.  
Support Group Update
Support Group is a great way to increase your knowledge and get support from others living with heart failure.
Thursday, December 9th 2pm-3pm
Topic: Heart Failure, Diabetes and Nutrition
Speaker: Jessica Wilson, RD CDCES

Thursday, January 13th 2pm-3pm
Topic: Valvular Heart Disease
Speaker: Julie Pitts, MSN, CRNP


Looking for more ways to learn about heart disease?
Managing Diabetes

Avoid These Foods if You Have Heart Failure

If you’re living with heart failure, making some simple adjustments to your diet can improve your quality of life.
Heart Health Tests for People with Diabetes

If you have diabetes, you are at greater risk for developing cardiovascular disease. That's why your health care team may recommend one or more of the following tests to check your heart health.
Diabetes Management Classes

Diabetes is a chronic disease where the body does not produce or properly use insulin, which is needed to convert food into energy. The good news is that by learning how to manage your diabetes, you can enjoy a long and active life. At Chester County Hospital, we firmly believe that education is the most important component to the management of diabetes.
Our self-management programs are a proven way to help individuals care for and control their diabetes.
Preventing Diabetes Complications: Virtual Wellness Event

Join us for a Virtual Wellness Event!
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Come and listen to our expert panel of physicians to discover how to reduce your risk of long-term complications from diabetes!
Get your questions answered and receive practical tips to help you manage your diabetes to keep you active and healthy.
Presenters:
  • Endocrinologist Matthew Kane, MD
  • Ophthalmologist Ananth Mudgil, MD
  • Cardiologist Sharayne Mark, MD
Registration required.
To register, please call 610-725-2300 or CLICK HERE to register online.

Diabetes Support Group

This monthly support group is for individuals living with the day-to-day challenges of diabetes. You and your family members can join for ongoing support, share your experience with others, and receive updates in diabetes management.
Heart Failure and Diabetes
Diabetes and Its Impact on Heart Failure

CCH Cardiologist Dr. Clay Warnick shares an update on diabetes and its impact on heart failure. You can watch it below.
Diabetes and Your Heart

Diabetes and heart disease often go hand in hand. Learn how to protect your heart with simple lifestyle changes that can also help you manage diabetes.
Diabetes and Heart Failure

Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart failure, but it works the other way, too — heart failure can be a risk factor for diabetes. Other factors, such as how long you have had heart failure or high blood pressure, can put you at a higher risk for developing diabetes.
Diabetes Prevention

Do you have risk factors for diabetes? Does your family have a history of diabetes? Or do you have prediabetes? Check out these healthy living tips that may prevent diabetes and/or heart disease and stroke.
This Month's Recipes
Slow Cooker Sauerbraten

Here is a great Simple Cooking with Heart comfort food recipe! Sauerbraten is a German style beef stew that's cooked in a vinegar sauce with warm spices.
Pork Chop with Pizzazz and Cauliflower Mash

Simple Cooking with Heart jazzes up simple pork chops with this spunky savory and touch of sweet sauce. Serve with Cauliflower Mash to take advantage of the scrumptious sauce.
Health e-Living Blog

Chester County Hospital's Health e-Living Blog offers a regular serving of useful health and lifestyle information.

Check out topics on heart and vascular care, nutrition, stress management, and more here.
Virtual Wellness Calendar

Chester County Hospital is offering FREE Virtual Wellness Classes to support your health and wellness goals. Check out our upcoming events here.

You can also sign up for our monthly Health e-Living Email Newsletter to learn about upcoming events.
A special thank you to Becky Lavin, BSN, RN, Heart Failure Coordinator and trusted sidekick, for bringing together interesting content for these newsletters. Becky is taking requests for content and topics, and you may send them to her at Rebecca.Lavin@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.
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