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Take Control of Your Health a series of short radio segments aimed at helping people make changes to improve their own health

Heart Health | People sharing stories about recognizing, treating and managing heart valve disease. Find out more about Taking Control of your heart health here.

Diabetes | People sharing strategies and insights about preventing and managing diabetes. Find out more about Taking Control of Diabetes here.

Caregiving Conversations | Caregivers discuss the challenges of caring for a loved one with a serious diagnosis or in the last stages of life

What Matters Most | Family members discuss facing a loved one’s serious illness with an open heart and loving support

“I now know the challenges of diabetes”

Kalli talks about how she is taking responsibility for keeping track of her blood-sugar and managing her diabetes, now that she is a teenager.

Your Body is Your Engine

Lesley talks about how she helps her husband understand and manage his diabetes.

We Love Eating!

Lesley shares how her family has changed their potluck foods, to make them healthier for diabetes prevention.

The Power of Community

LeMoine shares how his mother inspired him to view eliminating diabetes as a challenge for the whole community.

Losing Dad to Diabetes

Kevin talks about losing his dad to diabetes, and how he keeps his father’s memory alive.

From the Couch to 5K

After witnessing his father’s struggle with diabetes, Kevin resolves to embrace a healthier lifestyle, including running a 5K.

Unhealthy Media Messages

Keith finds a way to avoid the temptation of commercials for unhealthy food.

Denial vs. Social Media

Keith shares how he was actively deceiving himself, when it came to facing his obesity.

“I was too big to ride a bike!”

Keith shares how his daughter helped inspire his 158-pound weight loss.

No Judgment, No Shame!

Keith notes there’s a difference between supportive accountability and judging or shaming.

Exercise is Key

Katrina explains why exercise is so important in helping her to manage her diabetes.

Supported by...

McKnight FoundationPohlad family foundationThe Minneapolis FoundationSaint Paul & Minnesota Foundation