Learning Center

A glucose (blood sugar) monitor can be an essential tool in managing Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Depending on your diagnosis and treatment plan, your physician may recommend frequent monitoring throughout the day to make sure your sugar levels are within your target range. Glucose levels can fluctuate due…

Cholesterol plays an important role in digestion, hormone production, and generation of Vitamin D. It’s essential to maintain the right balance between good cholesterol (HDL, high density lipoproteins) and bad cholesterol (LDL, low-density lipoproteins). High cholesterol can be a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, as a build-up can…

Hepatitis C is one of the most common forms of Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. Acute infections usually occur within six months of exposure to the disease, and can lead to short-term illness. Most cases of Hepatitis C develop into a longer and possibly lifelong…

Glucotrol, or the generic version Glipizide, is an oral medication that can help control blood sugar in people diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Approximately 30 million Americans live with diabetes, and millions more are pre-diabetic. Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes, but it is preventable and treatable….

More than 30 million Americans are living with diabetes and another 80 million have pre-diabetic conditions.  Even though diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, it is preventable and treatable. Twenty-five percent of adults over the age of 65 need services and supplies for treatment…

When your kidneys are no longer able to function properly, dialysis may provide the solution you need to meet your body’s needs. Kidneys are responsible for removing waste products and excess fluid from the body and releasing hormones that regulate blood pressure. They are referred to as “powerful chemical factories”…

The ability to communicate connects us to the world, helps us build relationships, and allows us to express ourselves. It can have a profound effect on our physical and mental health. Problems with speech and language can jeopardize our wellness and independence, especially as we age. Seniors depend on their…

Most patients would prefer to receive care for an illness or injury in the comfort of their own home. Fortunately, home health care can be as effective as inpatient care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Studies on healing at home have shown improved outcomes and quicker recoveries for…

Dementia is a broad term describing a range of symptoms including loss of memory and cognitive skills. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 5 million people over the age of 65 are diagnosed with dementia. The majority of dementia patients are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, with vascular dementia as the…