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Jan 2025
33m 11s

How Are Those Resolutions Going?

Juna Gjata
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It’s halfway through January—how are those New Year’s resolutions holding up? If you’ve already skipped a workout or broken that new diet, you’re not alone. In this special episode, we’re sharing our feature on theDiabetes Digital Podcast, where we talk about why so many resolutions fizzle out and how to create sustainable health goals that actually stick. Forget the all-or-nothing mindset—it’s not too late to reset!

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