Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology
Understanding Rising Insurance Costs and Their Impact Insurance in the United States is a for-profit industry, make no mistake. And they’re quite good at it. As we have previously mentioned, they continue to turn record profits, quarter over quarter, year over year. How do they do that? They simultaneously continually increase monthly premiums, increase deductibles […]
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Understanding Insurance Codes and Their Importance The administrative side of navigating health insurance in America is daunting at best. One crucial aspect that often mystifies patients is the process of coding and billing for medical visits–CPT, ICD, E/M, oh, my! You may have been surprised to see a bill for a lab test and when
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Understanding Rising Insurance Costs and Their Impact Healthcare in the US is complex. But one question continues to perplex both individuals and families alike: why does the cost of health insurance keep increasing at such an alarming rate? It seems that each year, insurance premiums take a larger bite out of our wallets, leaving us
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By: Lindsey VanDyke, DO, FACOI, FEAA Metformin is my all-time favorite drug in all of medicine. Ever. Everybody who knows me knows that. Here’s why: It’s been around for years and has a long standing safety record. It’s dirt cheap. It’s a powerful anti-inflammatory. It promotes cellular recycling, which is why it has been called
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by Lindsey VanDyke, DO, FACOI, FEAA I chose to train as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine for two reasons: The central tenet of Osteopathic Medicine that all physiologic and psychologic components of the human body are infinitely interconnected, and The body has an innate ability to heal itself. Heal Thyself It’s really quite miraculous if
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Modifying Recipes for Diabetes: Tips and Tricks Diabetes changes everything. I always tell patients 2 things: The more you do FOR you, the less I do TO you. We’re not looking for perfection. If your sugars are in the normal range 70% of the time, that’s great! So what happens in that remaining 30%? Well
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iLet: Innovative Insulin Pump Technology for Diabetes Care Managing diabetes can be a challenging and often overwhelming task. For individuals with type 1 diabetes, the constant need to monitor blood sugar levels and administer insulin can significantly impact their daily lives. However, thanks to the remarkable advancements in medical technology, a groundbreaking device called the
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