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Glucotrol, or the generic version Glipizide, is an oral medication that can help control blood sugar in people diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Approximately 30 million Americans live with diabetes, and millions more are pre-diabetic. Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes, but it is preventable and treatable….

More than 30 million Americans are living with diabetes and another 80 million have pre-diabetic conditions.  Even though diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, it is preventable and treatable. Twenty-five percent of adults over the age of 65 need services and supplies for treatment…

When your kidneys are no longer able to function properly, dialysis may provide the solution you need to meet your body’s needs. Kidneys are responsible for removing waste products and excess fluid from the body and releasing hormones that regulate blood pressure. They are referred to as “powerful chemical factories”…

The ability to communicate connects us to the world, helps us build relationships, and allows us to express ourselves. It can have a profound effect on our physical and mental health. Problems with speech and language can jeopardize our wellness and independence, especially as we age. Seniors depend on their…

Most patients would prefer to receive care for an illness or injury in the comfort of their own home. Fortunately, home health care can be as effective as inpatient care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Studies on healing at home have shown improved outcomes and quicker recoveries for…

Dementia is a broad term describing a range of symptoms including loss of memory and cognitive skills. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 5 million people over the age of 65 are diagnosed with dementia. The majority of dementia patients are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, with vascular dementia as the…

The Hepatitis B virus can lead to acute or chronic liver disease and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it causes approximately 2,000 deaths each year. The Hepatitis B infection can be temporary, resulting in short-term symptoms such as jaundice, fever, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and pain,…

Medicare Part A is often referred to as Hospital Insurance and covers a range of inpatient medical care in acute care hospitals, critical access hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and long-term care hospitals. Any Medicare recipient will be eligible for these Part A benefits under the following conditions: Your doctor has written…

Obesity is a serious health concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 90 million adults in the United States are considered obese with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. With forty percent of those affected 60 years of age or older, seniors are…