It’s best to focus on weight loss before chronic disease A recent report in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism looked at the Endocrine Society’s guidelines for treating obesity with various medicines. Instead of focusing on prescribing medicines for the conditions related to [...]
Cada día parece que hay nuevos consejos acerca de la nutrición. Es fácil levantar los brazos en señal de derrota y decir: “¿Qué me dejaron para comer?” Algunas veces la ayuda de un experto en nutrición puede ayudarle a aprender sobre el tema, encaminarse correctamente y encontrar [...]
¿Alguna vez su médico ha dicho algo que usted no entendió o le dio algunas indicaciones que no iban de acuerdo con su estilo de vida? Cuando eso sucede, ¿está usted muy nervioso como para decirlo? Si su respuesta es “sí,” usted no está solo. Muchos de nosotros nos sentimos muy [...]
Caminar puede prevenir o retrasar la diabetes tipo 2. También puede disminuir su riesgo de ataque al corazón, la osteoporosis, la presión alta de la sangre y otras enfermedades. Ayuda también a bajar de peso y a mantenerlo ¿Suenan estos mensajes sobre el poder de la caminata como un [...]
Sitting Can Cut Years From Your Life Being active most days of the week is key to optimal heart health, and can help you keep your weight within a healthy range. A recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that sitting too much can actually raise your risk of heart [...]
If you or a loved one has diabetes, you know it can take a variety of healthcare providers to control the condition. Many people with diabetes regularly see doctors, nurses, dietitians and Certified Diabetes Educators. But did you know that your pharmacist is also an important part of your healthcare team? [...]
If you’re a Costco member, you can save big on all the necessary diabetes products you use every day. From blood glucose testing supplies to nutritional supplements, you will find everything you need at Costco. Have a look at some of Costco Pharmacy’s best offerings this month: [...]
Robbie Almeida, a Costco pharmacist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, finally quit smoking after 15 years of advising her customers to do the same. This is how she did it. [...]
New Programs Help Low-Income Communities Get Heart Healthy A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association examines low-cost methods for low-income communities to get heart healthy and prevent chronic disease. A 40-year study of Franklin County, a low-income area in [...]
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Your insurer’s $10 co-payment for a 30-day supply of drugs might sound like a good deal. But sometimes the cash price for generic drugs is less — much less if you haven’t reached your deductible. Several pharmacies, including Walmart and Target, charge as little as $4 for a 30-day [...]
People with Type 1 Diabetes May Need Different Blood Glucose Goals Low blood glucose (called hypoglycemia) can be especially dangerous for people with type 1 diabetes. If they don’t keep their blood glucose high enough, they can face serious problems like losing consciousness or even [...]
