DIABETES

“Kick Diabetes in the Face:” Hundreds Walk for a Type 1 Cure

Tens of thousands of dollars were raised by walkers to help research the disease

FARGO, ND — Hundreds of family members and close friends walked with Type 1 Diabetes patients to show they are not alone. Parents at the JDRF walk at Scheels Arena said a diagnosis is a life changer. Rainy weather did not stop families from telling the world about a disease which hits close to home. “He was diagnosed with Type…

JDRF One Walk in the Fight to Find a Cure for Type I Diabetes

This year's walk is Sunday, September 24th at Scheels Arena

FARGO, ND — KVRR is partnering with a group trying to find a cure for Type I diabetes. We are a sponsor of this year’s JDRF “One Walk”. Groups are raising money for research to find a cure and raise awareness of Type I diabetes. April Stastny is a JDRF ambassador for the event. She said Type I diabetes is…

Essentia Nutrition: What Foods to Avoid if You Have Diabetes

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Talks With a Registered Dietitian About What Foods to Stay Away From With Diabetes

There are some foods you should be avoid if you have Diabetes. In this week’s Essentia Nutrition, a registered dietitian gives us tips on what diabetics should avoid. Tags: DIABETES, eating healhty, Essentia Nutrition

Diabetes Alert Day: Are You at Risk?

Adults are urged to take an online rick test for Diabetes Alert Day

FARGO, N.D. — American Diabetes Association is sounding the alarm about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in adults. Diabetes Alert Day is held on the last Tuesday of March every year as a wakeup call to find out about diabetes. A free anonymous risk test is available online and only takes about a minute to complete. With questions such as…

Health Matters: How an Eye Exam Can Detect More than a New Prescription

Optometrist do more than update your eye prescription

HEALTH MATTERS — When doing our everyday activities like reading or driving, we may notice when our vision begins to make a significant change. But getting a checkup with an optometrist may reveal much more than you might think. When our vision changes, it’s natural to make an appointment with our eye doctor and get an exam. But sometimes, a…

Mary Tyler Moore Dies at Age of 80

Moore earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in "Ordinary People"

  A spokesperson for Mary Tyler Moore says the iconic actress has passed away. Moore is well-known for many projects including “The Dick Van Dyke Show”, “Ordinary People” (which earned her a Best Actress Academy Award nomination) and her beloved “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” that lasted seven seasons and ended in 1977. She was diagnosed with Type I diabetes at…