March 9, 2017

How to Identify Prediabetes (And How to Prevent It From Becoming Full-On Diabetes)

Prediabetes is a condition that affects millions of Americans each year, but few have heard of it. As a precursor to diabetes, knowing if you have prediabetes can provide valuable health insight and even add years of healthy living to your life. According to the CDC, 86 million Americans – more than 1 in 3 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

March 6, 2017

What Is Malnutrition? Two Essential Concepts to Understand

What is Malnutrition? To most people, malnutrition is simply not eating enough, but it’s much more complex than that. Nutrition means more than just getting any type of food to survive, and even people who eat regularly may suffer from malnourishment. For many, malnutrition is a concept evoking images of starving children with distended bellies. […]

March 6, 2017

We’re Melting!! Understanding How Diabetes Is Affected by Dehydration

For people who suffer from diabetes, proper hydration is absolutely essential. Read more to get a few small hints about how you can stay hydrated and prevent dehydration this summer. For individuals suffering from diabetes, dehydration can be a serious health risk. Make sure to discuss these risks with your diabetic patients to keep them aware of […]

March 6, 2017

Think About Your Future: Kick the Habit of Smoking!

Smoking can be dangerous and harmful to your body, but smoking cessation is often easier than many people expect and delivers hundreds of health benefits! Pucker up to a kiss this Valentine’s day and not a puff on a cigarette. We know it’s tough, but getting rid of cigarettes in your life is one of […]

March 6, 2017

The Secret to Preventing Hospital Readmissions

Understanding Malnutrition is essential to understanding how to better serve and help yourself and your patients. Nutrition Intervention can play a huge part in detecting, reducing complications, and curing the symptoms associated with Malnutrition. Malnutrition is the inadequate intake of protein and/or energy over prolonged periods of time resulting in loss of fat and/or muscle stores […]

Author: Kelley Reeser, R.D. L.D.N. C.D.E.