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Heart of the Valley Stories

Heart of the Valley: Knowing the ABCs...

Heart of the Valley: Knowing the ABCs of managing diabetes

7 months ago Monday, April 21 2025 Apr 21, 2025 Monday, April 21, 2025 12:42:36 PM CDT April 21, 2025

Heart of the Valley: Understanding a glucose...

Heart of the Valley: Understanding a glucose screening

7 months ago Friday, April 18 2025 Apr 18, 2025 Friday, April 18, 2025 1:31:38 PM CDT April 18, 2025

Heart of the Valley: Veteran reverses diabetes...

Heart of the Valley: Veteran reverses diabetes diagnosis

7 months ago Thursday, April 17 2025 Apr 17, 2025 Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:49:18 AM CDT April 17, 2025

Heart of the Valley: Woman shares story...

Heart of the Valley: Woman shares story about diabetes and amputation

7 months ago Wednesday, April 16 2025 Apr 16, 2025 Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1:00:18 PM CDT April 16, 2025

Heart of the Valley: HEB pharmacist discusses...

Heart of the Valley: HEB pharmacist discusses the importance of a glucose screening

7 months ago Wednesday, April 16 2025 Apr 16, 2025 Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:41:11 PM CDT April 16, 2025

Heart of the Valley: Creating a healthy...

Heart of the Valley: Creating a healthy diet to fight diabetes

7 months ago Tuesday, April 15 2025 Apr 15, 2025 Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1:44:56 PM CDT April 15, 2025

Heart of the Valley: Bariatric surgeon discusses...

Heart of the Valley: Bariatric surgeon discusses diabetes risks

7 months ago Monday, April 14 2025 Apr 14, 2025 Monday, April 14, 2025 4:57:43 PM CDT April 14, 2025

Heart of the Valley: STHS demonstrates how...

Heart of the Valley: STHS demonstrates how glucose screenings are done

7 months ago Friday, April 11 2025 Apr 11, 2025 Friday, April 11, 2025 4:54:10 PM CDT April 11, 2025

Heart of the Valley: Hidalgo County man...

Heart of the Valley: Hidalgo County man managing his diabetes after losing 60 pounds

7 months ago Thursday, April 10 2025 Apr 10, 2025 Thursday, April 10, 2025 6:47:34 PM CDT April 10, 2025