March 6, 2017

The Importance of Proper Documentation

Appropriate Medical Documentation is absolutely essential for creating a proper care plan for any patient with Type 2 Diabetes. The Nutrition Care Process (NCP) is a systemic approach to providing high-quality nutrition care while using a universal language. It is set up as four parts and is represented as a circle due to its continuous nature. ADIME […]

March 6, 2017

Statistics on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) That May Shock You

Chronic Kidney Disease is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans each year. It’s estimated that 31 million people in the United States have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). It’s the 8th leading cause of death in our country. In 2009, Medicare spent $29 billion (6.7% of its total budget) on kidney failure. The savings to […]

March 6, 2017

New Guidelines on Fat Consumption: Get the Details Here

The US Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services have released new dietary guidelines for Americans, including some drastic changes. The US Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services jointly released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and they have included some drastic changes. One of the most noted […]

March 6, 2017

In the News: “Follow-up home visits with registered dietitians have a positive effect on re-admission rates”

The National Institute of Health has released a study that details many of the positive effects that recurring in-home visits with a dietitian can have. Follow the link inside to read the study and learn more about what it means for you and your patients. Study Objective: To assess the benefits of individualized nutritional counseling by […]

March 6, 2017

ICD 10 Coding and Diabetes

ICD-10 coding can be a difficult process. Watch this video for more information about properly coding for diabetes. Do you have the recipe for coding Diabetes in ICD-10? Watch this CMS video for more information on coding for diabetes!

March 6, 2017

How Does Dietitians at Home Affect the Lives of Our Patients? Read this Incredible Note

“I just followed up with a patient of mine who has made sooo many positive changes. His A1c has dropped from 9.4 to 8.5 within the past 2 months. At my first visit with him several months ago, he was not taking his medications as prescribed, did not feel them necessary and had lots of […]

March 6, 2017

Happy National Nutrition Month!

March is National Nutrition Month, and we are celebrating at Dietitians at Home! The theme for this year from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is “Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle”. We all enjoy our “bites”-whether in a coffee shop in the morning, leftovers from home at lunch, or at your favorite restaurant. With so […]

March 6, 2017

Happy Holidays from Dietitians at Home!

Enjoy the Holidays Without the Weight Gain On average, Americans gain approximately one to two pounds during the holiday season. While this weight gain isn’t dramatic, research shows it tends to stick and accumulate over the years. With just a few strategies, you can avoid holiday weight gain while still enjoying friends, family and the holiday feast!In preparation […]

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