American Diabetes Month is designed to focus the nation’s attention on this ever-growing disease the issues surrounding diabetes and the many people who are impacted by the disease. Diabetes is a disease in which a person’s blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels are exceedingly higher than normal. This type of sugar is found in the Read More
Chronic Care Management
Fight the “Silent Killer”
Simple Steps to Managing Your High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is often referred to as the “silent killer” because most of the time there are no symptoms, however, when left untreated high blood pressure quietly damages your blood vessels and leads to serious health issues. Hypertension, or high blood pressure (HBP), is when the Read More
Obesity and Diabetes Risk in the Hispanic Community
No community in America has been untouched by struggles with weight issues and obesity, this is especially true for our nation’s fifty million Hispanic Americans. Being overweight is a major risk factor for developing Type-2 diabetes. More than one-third of adults in the United States are pre-diabetic. Pre-diabetes is a precursor to type-2 diabetes. If Read More
Medicare and Chronic Care Management
MEDICARE and Chronic Care Management: How can we help YOU? Are you a MEDICARE beneficiary? Do you have a condition that requires you to take a medication regularly or make regular visits to the clinic for management or exacerbations? CHRONIC conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, asthma, high cholesterol, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder)/emphysema do Read More
How to Keep Track of Your Supplements & Medicines
Doctors need to know everything you take on a daily basis, even if it’s just over the counter medicine or a handful of “all natural” supplements. Supplements should be taken only under the direction of your healthcare provider. Most supplements at vitamin shops and at the drugstore aren’t as readily absorbed or even as well Read More