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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.

“I was in denial for a long time”

Joe shares how embracing health means confronting denial.

Treatments: A Leap Ahead

Joanne talks about how advances in treating diabetes put her son in a far better position, than what her grandfather faced.

A Mixed Blessing

Joanne shares how Camp Needlepoint has been a huge source of support and joy for her family.

You Are What You Eat

Jama talks about the challenge of facing diabetes, a disease no one in his family ever experienced.

More Than a Number

Don gets frustrated by health care providers who see him as a number, rather than as a person.

Family Unity is Key

Denise keeps her anger in check, when it comes to diabetes.

Sharing the Journey

Writing a blog is Deb’s way of holding herself accountable.

Won’t Follow Family Tradition

Deb is determined not to become diabetic, even though diabetes is widespread within her family.

Taking the First Step

Deb shares her strategy for keeping her commitment to herself and beginning an exercise program.

Long Term Goals

David talks about the importance of looking at choices in the long term and managing your overall life.

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McKnight FoundationMN Legacy