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Healthy Eating & Diabetes

Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN January 11, 2023 0 Comments General Health

We all know that eating healthy is an important way to maintain good health, but it is especially important if you or a family member has diabetes or prediabetes. There are many different meal plans available for people living with diabetes. Each plan has different benefits, but the key is to find one that will […]

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Blood Sugar Numbers

Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN December 13, 2022 0 Comments General Health

Often when a person is diagnosed with diabetes and taking certain diabetes medication, their provider will ask them to monitor their blood sugar (or blood glucose) at home. The person with diabetes will be able to pick up their testing supplies (blood sugar meter, test strips, and lancets) at their pharmacy. Once they have their […]

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Understanding Diabetes

Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN November 1, 2022 0 Comments General Health

Today there are millions of people living with diabetes. Diabetes education is important to help you manage your health.   Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas does not make enough insulin or when the body does not use the insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps move glucose […]

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