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August 3, 2023
Calling All Dietitians! You’re Invited to a Free CEU on April 22nd
Dietitians at Home will be hosting a free CEU on April 22nd on Motivational Interviewing. This CEU will be presented by Dr. Colleen Fairbanks. After the presentation, we’ll serve lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm and discuss the presentation! Make sure to RSVP on Facebook before April 13th, as seating is limited! April 22nd Presentation – 11:00am – 12:00pm Lunch […]
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August 3, 2023
Diabetic Shoes in Action: 8 Tips for Healthy Feet
Q: What do you get when you cross dietitians and shoe-lovers? A: A “shoe-gar” addiction. Jokes aside, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes. Another 86 million adults – more than one in three U.S. adults – have prediabetes, where their blood sugar […]
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August 3, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes Amputations
Like all complications associated with diabetes, being diagnosed with diabetes does not mean that you will require an amputation. What it does mean is that you need to be more aware, make educated and thoughtful decisions, and take responsibility for your health to prevent these possibilities. Why Amputations Happen There are several factors that increase […]
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August 3, 2023
Dehydration and Diabetes: What Does the Hot Weather Mean for People with Diabetes?
Hot and humid weather can be extremely dangerous for senior citizens and people with chronic diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, heart conditions, etc. In addition to concerns about dehydration, sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke – people with chronic illnesses have to be aware of how the weather will impact their disease management. High temperatures […]
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August 3, 2023
Collecting Lab Results: Why It Matters
Dietitians at Home is excited to announce that each employed Registered Dietitian (RD) is now trained to collect lab results in the home! This process is very simple and only takes about 15 minutes to complete. With just a small finger prick an RD can see what labs are trouble areas and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to help […]
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August 3, 2023
Change Is a Process Not an Event: Why You Should Get Nutritional Counseling Throughout the Year
BUT, that’s not what a successful and professional program such as Dietitians At Home is about. We go beyond just educating patients. We focus on encouraging people to change their behavior to improve their quality of life. The reality is that people are creatures of habit with food and routines, so changing eating habits are an extremely […]
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August 3, 2023
Advice on Eating Healthy: How Do You Find the Right Information?
“If it tastes good, spit it out.” “Don’t eat any fruit because they have sugar!” “Stay away from any white foods!” These are just some example of poor advice given to patients diagnosed with chronic diseases such as diabetes. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, one of the purposes of Medical Nutrition Therapy is to maintain the pleasure […]
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August 3, 2023
A New Year and a New You! Happy New Year 2016!
Do you ever tell yourself that this is “the year”? The year that you will invest in yourself and manage your body the way it desires to be nourished? Life is full of activities that should be enjoyed at every If you need that extra BOOST of support to get started, inform your doctor that […]
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