Project ECHO Demonstrates Potential For Primary Care Telehealth Programs in Diabetes Care
Participation in a telemonitoring program led by Robert Wood Johnson Medical School was associated with a 44% decrease in inpatient admissions and a more than 60% decrease in inpatient spending among Medicaid patients with diabetes. Joel Cantor, ScD. The use of telehealth and telemonitoring programs by primary care providers could reduce the number of hospitalizations…
New Study Highlights Protective Effects of Zinc
The connection between zinc deficiency and susceptibility to bacterial infection has long been known, but the exact mechanisms by which zinc provides protection remained elusive. That was until Professor Christopher McDevitt of the University of Melbourne led a research study that uncovered the link between dietary zinc intake and protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae. The study was conducted…
In Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Control Could Add Years to Life
Controlling four biomarkers could add as much as a decade to life expectancy by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage People with diabetes who hit treatment goals for metabolic measures tacked years onto their life expectancy, a modeling study suggested. Among 421 individuals with type 2 diabetes, those who started in the highest quartile for hemoglobin A1c…
Hair Transplant or Hair Transplant Procedures
In a world where things in the past were impossible and considered impossible for the future, science has now made them possible. Medical science is one of the most beneficial fields and gives its outcome to the people. The diseases which were impossible to treat can now be treated in a much more effective manner.…
CGM for Diabetes Health
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are wearable diabetes tools that monitor and alarm for changes in your glucose. CGMs are different from glucometers (glucose meters) because they can only tell you what your glucose is, right now. There are three parts to a CGM system: A self-inserted sensor that sits under the skin for up to…
Insulin for Diabetes Management and Reversal
Life is precious, and we all want to live our best life regardless of any cards we’ve been dealt. A diabetic patient is no stranger to insulin and its usefulness in diabetes management. With proper care given to food and nutrition habits, a person can not only survive but also thrive while living with diabetes.…
How Long Does It Take to Lose Weight?
Weight loss is probably one of the most popular concerns of most people across the world. Be it for a special occasion or to achieve your fitness goals, weight loss is common. Now, before one starts on the weight loss journey, the first question that pops into one’s mind is: How long will it take…
Top 10 Reasons You Might Benefit From Chiropractic Care
One of the most sought-after forms of alternative healing is corrective chiropractic care. The purpose of chiropractic treatment is not only to relieve pain but to improve quality of life by alleviating systemic problems relating to muscles and the central nervous system. Given the researched benefits of chiropractic care, it is likely that you or someone…
Dermatologists Recommended Skin Care Tips You Must Know
Healthy and glowing skin is all that we wish for! While we know the basic skin care tips, including drinking plenty of water, and eating well, what about everything in between? With new beauty brands entering the market and endless skincare advice on the internet, it can be difficult to know the skincare routine that…
Should a Diabetic be a Starchivore?
Carnivores eat meat. Herbivores eat plants. Omnivores eat both. Starchivores, anyone? Simply put, Starchivores are starch eaters. That’s right, starchivores are people who consume a diet rich in carbohydrates like potatoes, rice, bread, pasta, cereals and grains. Studies have shown that whole-foods, high-carb, plant-based eaters enjoy higher levels of energy, fiber content and the feeling…
