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August 3, 2023

A Brief Thought On Our Cultural Connections to Food

“Culture” is something people grow up with, recognize as comforting, hold dear, want to share and definitely don’t want to give up. We know that holding on to their heritage is especially important to seniors. As the “nutrition experts” it’s crucial that we are well trained in different cultures, customs and ethnicity trends. Everything having to […]

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August 3, 2023

5 Tips to Spice Up Your Veggies

Add olive oil and lemon to spice up your steamed broccoli.  Raw broccoli helps to detoxify your digestive tract.  Use a low-calorie dip by blending low-fat yogurt, chives, paprika, and garlic. Asparagus is a great source of potassium.  Boil asparagus or roast in the oven.  Sprinkle on olive oil, lemon, and garlic powder to enjoy this nutritious vegetable. […]

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September 29, 2017

How to Monitor Diabetes: The More You Know, the More You Control

Do I need to monitor my blood sugar? About 23% of individuals with diabetes don’t know they have it. About 23% of individuals with diabetes don’t know they have it. To encourage early detection and action to prevent and/or slow progression of the disease, it is suggested that individuals who meet the following criteria are tested for diabetes: If diabetes has been diagnosed, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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!

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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 […]

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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 […]

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