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December 5, 2017
Are You Suffering from Untreated Hyperglycemia?
Untreated hyperglycemia leads to serious complications. Signs are hard to identify, but self-monitoring and early treatment lowers these risks and improves quality of life. Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, affects people who have diabetes. Since the symptoms are difficult to feel and easily go unnoticed, the condition often goes untreated. Prolonged hyperglycemia is the main […]
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July 19, 2017
Medicare Open Enrollment – Benefits for Patients with Diabetes
Medicare Open Enrollment takes place from October 15th, 2017 through December 7th, 2017. This yearly event gives Medicare beneficiaries opportunities to enroll in new Medicare plans or make changes to their existing plans based on their care needs. Are You Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment This Fall? Making sense of Medicare isn’t easy, but in […]
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May 2, 2017
Motivational Interviewing Will Change How You Work with Patients
When trying to achieve behavior change in patients, sometimes working together can feel like wrestling or a constant argument. Motivational Interviewing is a technique designed to help patients help themselves through reflective listening and make working together feel more like an elegant dance. Read on below and watch the video clips to gain more insight […]
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March 20, 2017
Resources: Weight Logs, Helpful Resources, and More for Keeping Data On Your Health
When monitoring and tracking changes in your health, maintaining a reliable repository of data for yourself and your doctor is absolutely essential. Tracking data over time helps to keep track of changes and can inform you or your patients on exactly when it’s time to go to the hospital. Weight Logs, Forms, Downloadable Resources, and […]
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March 16, 2017
Can Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Change Your Life?
Can Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) change your life? Healthy eating has proven in numerous studies to be the primary determining factor in health later in life. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based practice that looks to make monumental changes in the lives of patients by improving their dietary health. Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be […]
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March 6, 2017
Why Does Medicare Pay for Diabetic Shoes?
Diabetic Shoes are paid for by Medicare, but have you ever wondered why? What makes diabetic shoes an essential part of any diabetic healthcare plan? It’s as simple as saving limbs saves them money… Patients with diabetes have inadequate blood flow to the extremities because of the fluctuation in blood sugar levels. 65% of patients with […]
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March 6, 2017
What is Medical Nutrition Therapy? A Unique Perspective
What is Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)? Why does it seem to be a hot topic these days? How has MNT changed the lives the patients across the United States? Read on to get the answers to these questions and more. On a cold February morning in 2010, former President Bill Clinton found himself looking more pale […]
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March 6, 2017
Who Wants to Spend Any Summer Day Indoors? How to Stay Healthy in the Summer Months
Staying healthy in the summer months is absolutely essential to having a productive and full like during many people’s favorite season. Many of our favorite foods are consumed during the summer. Unfortunately, along with the good food and warm weather is an increase in the risk of foodborne illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
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