Archive for August 2011
Tips to Ensure Blood Sugar Monitor Accuracy
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● August 20, 2011
Have you ever wondered about the accuracy of your blood sugar monitor? If so, did you know that there is a way to test your monitor and strips to make sure you are getting accurate readings? Blood sugar monitors and strips can be tested with a control solution. When you get a new blood sugar [...]
Drs. Gregory and Mary Catherine Russell of Locust Medical Services will be presenting community seminars for individuals nearing age 65 and enrolling in the Medicare program on Monday, August 29 and Wednesday, August 31. The husband and wife team of board-certified family medicine physicians will help educate individuals on what is offered with no out-of-pocket [...]
August is typically recognized National Immunization Month. Vaccines can help prevent several diseases, some quite serious. The CDC encourages all people to protect their health by being immunized against infectious diseases.Your doctor can help you figure out if you’re up-to-date on your vaccinations. How do vaccines work? When you get an infection, your body reacts [...]
You may wonder if you’ve been drinking enough water, especially when it’s hot out. There’s a lot of confusing advice out there about how much you really need. The truth is that most healthy bodies are very good at regulating water. Elderly people, young children and some special cases—like people taking certain medications—need to be [...]
For better or worse: How marriage affects your health
Posted by: Nicole Williams in: ● August 12, 2011
Every couple knows that marriage has its ups and downs—from the delights of the wedding day to the frustrations of finances. Clearly, the way spouses relate to each other through these ups and downs can affect their relationship. But it may also affect their physical health, researchers have found. Numerous links More studies need to [...]
Communication is the key when your child has diabetes. Start a conversation that can last a lifetime. Parents are a vital part of a child’s life. That’s particularly true for a child who has diabetes. While the disease can be controlled, a child who has it will need monitoring and guidance to manage the disease [...]
Healthy and Fresh Lunch Box Ideas
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● August 10, 2011
For Stanly County students and parents, school is just around the corner and August 25th will be here before we know it! In addition to paper, pencils, notebooks, and general back to school clothes and supplies, parents are probably beginning to think about packing lunches. Read on for some tips to help you keep your [...]
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