New drug that will help treat Type 2 Diabetes!
The FDA has approved a new drug that will help treat Type 2 Diabetes. The trials have proven to lower blood sugar in the patients along with good diet and exercise. Would you be willing to try this new drug? Click
New Treatment for the Pesky Ringing in the Ear
Do you have that pesky ringing in the ear? A new treatment could help you un-ring those bells. Would you try it? Click on the link below to read the full article. http://www.webmd.com/news/20131206/new-combo-approach-may-ease-severe-ringing-in-the-ears
New Breathalyzer ‘Monitors Blood Glucose’ in Diabetics
What would you do if you didn't have to prick your finger anymore to get your blood sugar? A new breathalyzer device could be on the horizon! Read more here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/268726.php
The Balance of Good Health
We're all on a budget, but it doesn't mean we can't eat healthy. These tips will help you get the most out of your grocery store visits. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/slideshows/8-ways-to-eat-well-and-save-money-at-home
Great News! Doctors and their Progress towards an Artificial Pancreas
Great news! Doctors are making progress toward an artificial pancreas. It would constantly monitor sugar levels and give insulin as needed. http://news.yahoo.com/doctors-progress-toward-artificial-pancreas-150106873.html
National Stroke Awareness Month
[caption id="attachment_812" align="alignleft" width="403"] National Stroke Awareness Month[/caption] May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Learn about it here: http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/Scorecard.Q._08.pdf?docID=601
Medicare Diabetes Supplies
Pharmacies Should Be Allowed to Keep Delivering Medicare Diabetes Supplies At least three dozen House members want Medicare to reverse course and let small community pharmacies continue to deliver diabetes supplies to seniors homebound or in long-term care and assisted living
Independence of the Consultant Pharmacist
In 2011 CMS proposed a new regulation which would require the independence of the consultant pharmacist from the dispensing pharmacy. The LTC industry responded to the proposed regulation, and ultimately CMS indicated that the agency would not proceed to finalize
Brain Injury Awareness
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Learn about it here: http://www.biausa.org/
Caring for the Caregiver
Are you a Caregiver for a loved one with dementia? We encourage you to read this articlehttp://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20130222/for-alzheimers-caregivers-patience-and-compassion-are-key