Updated statistics on diabetes The world of diabetes is constantly changing. Newer medications, monitoring devices, and dietary guidelines are showing up in the news on an almost daily basis. Earlier detection and treatment are successfully giving the person with diabetes the ability to take control of their health and well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Diabetes Statistics Report of 2017 paints a quite different picture of di

The following information is a brief overview of glaucoma. For more detailed information, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options, please check with your medical provider. You may also check with the Glaucoma Research Foundation (www.glaucoma.org). Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. Although the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, glaucoma can affect people of all ages. Vision loss i

Welcome, 2018! I hope this month’s column finds you embracing the year ahead, with all its opportunities. From a healthcare standpoint, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of good health and how it impacts every other aspect of your life. As a healthcare educator, I encourage everyone to take advantage of their health insurances’ coverage of preventative care: diabetes screenings, flu vaccines, depression screenings and basic blood work. Prevention is key to a healthy lif