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The new year is almost here, and you can still celebrate safely at home! Follow these low-risk New Year’s Eve celebration ideas to have some fun while ringing in 2021 with your loved ones.

Wishing all our patients and their families a happy, healthy holiday season! - from the ACPNY team.

Most AdvantageCare Physicians medical offices will have limited operating hours during the upcoming holidays: Thursday, December 24: closed Friday, December 25 (Christmas): closed Thursday, December 31: closed at 2 pm Friday, January 1 (New Year’s Day): closed... However, some offices will remain open with special hours for limited care. Those offices include: Queens (After Hours Care): Elmhurst Long Island (After Hours Care): Hicksville, Valley Stream Brooklyn (After Hours Care): East NY Staten Island (Urgent Care): Clove Road Wishing you safe and happy holidays!

It is more important than ever to make sure that you and your family are taking proper COVID-19 precautions during this holiday season. You can still spread holiday cheer without increasing the spread of COVID-19. Follow these safety tips to protect your loved ones while safely enjoying the holidays. For more information on staying safe during holiday celebrations, please follow these guidelines from the CDC: https://bddy.me/2KgBNa1

As diabetes can be a fluid and dynamic condition, it's crucial to troubleshoot and solve the problems that arise over time. Here is a three-step guide to put this into practice: https://bddy.me/3k7XswN

During the holidays, many of us usually celebrate with an extra beverage in hand, but we often don’t realize how they hinder our health goals. Learn more about some of the drinks we should be mindful of during the holiday season.

Many people believe that you should only eat when you’re hungry, even if that means you only eat once or twice a day. However, according to ACPNY Nutritionist Kate Harris, our bodies need nourishment every three to four hours from the time we wake up. This is especially important for diabetics who need to regulate their blood sugar levels. For more info on creating an effective eating plan, please visit: https://bddy.me/3kcEK7g

Today for Diabetes Education Week, we learn how sugar enters the bloodstream. Did you know that the liver has many important jobs, and one is to release glucose into your blood when it’s needed? Learn more: https://bddy.me/350Vt9h

Do you have breakouts and acne that seemingly came out of nowhere? If you haven’t changed anything in your skincare routine or diet, there might be a chance that your mask is the cause. Mask acne, also known as maskne, is formed due to friction, pressure, stretching, or rubbing. Here are a few steps to help you prevent maskne and keep your breakouts under control.

Did you know that it’s Diabetes Education Week? Starting today, we will be sharing helpful information on the basics of Diabetes and how it impacts the body. Want to know more about how sugar travels through your blood and cells? Please visit: https://bddy.me/3eowv6M

If you are taking diabetes medications to help control your blood sugar, learn more about how to maximize your diabetes regimen: https://bit.ly/3jS2sW7

It’s officially that time of year again to roll back your clocks. Daylight Savings Time ended at 2 a.m. this morning, so don’t forget to set all the clocks in your household to one hour earlier.

Happy Halloween from the ACPNY team! Have fun and stay safe!

Halloween is almost here, and while it may look a little different this year, it’s still possible to be safe and have fun during the holiday. If you’re planning to celebrate traditionally by trick-or-treating, follow these safety tips to keep your kids protected and give you a peace of mind. Even though there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of COVID-19 while trick-or-treating, the safest way to celebrate Halloween is at home with the members of your household. For inspiration on how to have a spooky and safe Halloween celebration at home, follow these guidelines from Governor Cuomo: https://bddy.me/2HG2GD2

One of the best ways to keep your kids happy and healthy is to set them up with good eating and exercise habits that they will carry through their whole lives. All parents know that this is easier said than done, so we wanted to share a few helpful tips to make healthy living fun and easy. For more info: https://bddy.me/34Bs4SU

#DYK eating more red, yellow or orange nutrient-dense foods can help you lose weight? Brightly colored fruits and veggies are full of vitamin c, which reduces cortisol. So, feel free to add some bright juicy peppers to your next meal. If you're interested in learning more about how to maintain a healthy diet, schedule an appointment with one of our ACPNY Nutritionists today: https://bddy.me/31MwowN

Monitoring your glucose is one of the best tools to prevent complications from diabetes. Learn more about the reasons why and what your readings mean: https://bddy.me/3jrBy7s

The fall season is most commonly known for cooler weather, falling leaves, and pumpkin-spiced everything, but for some, it’s time to prepare for the fall allergy season. To the surprise of many, seasonal allergies take place in the spring, summer, and fall. These allergies are usually caused by grass and weed pollen, especially Ragweed. Here are few tips to help you avoid fall allergies and keep you sniffle-free this season.

Are you suffering from COVID-19, the flu, or a cold? As the fall/winter season approaches, distinguishing COVID-19 symptoms from the common cold and the flu has become extremely important. All three of these illnesses have similar symptoms, but they also have a few differences that can help you tell them apart. If you believe you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, learn more about getting tested at one of our ACPNY locations: https://bddy.me/3odJFbn

#DYK high levels of chronic stress are a leading cause of heart disease? Fortunately, one of the best ways to relieve stress is by having a dog! Dog owners typically have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease. To learn more about managing your heart health, schedule an appointment with an ACPNY Cardiologist today: https://bddy.me/3oejZLV