Team approach helps to manage diabetes at Houston Methodist San Jacinto
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital diabetes educator Jennifer Litaker says patients should act as the captain of their health care team including a diabetes educator. A model self-care plan includes self-monitoring blood glucose, tracking medications, healthy eating, regular exercise, and foot care to prevent complications.
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Diabetes self care guidance for weight, diet and checkups
Regular weight monitoring helps blood glucose control and planning meals reduces last minute eating. Schedule a doctor's visit every three to six months for A1C testing, weight, and blood pressure checks, and discuss dental health as diabetes raises gum disease risk.
Primary Care Preventive Tests and Vaccinations
Primary care includes urine tests for kidney disease and cholesterol screening, foot exam, flu shot, updates to pneumonia tetanus and hepatitis B vaccines. Eye exam annually advised due to diabetes. Diabetes can weaken infection defense and raise vision risks. Lita ker said.
Houston Methodist Weight Management Center at San Jacinto
The Houston Methodist Weight Management Center at San Jacinto offers medical nutritional counseling and bariatric surgery to help patients manage obesity related diabetes. Bariatric procedures limit intake or alter digestion with potential remission of type 2 diabetes. Call 832-556-6046 for services or 281-420-8525 for the diabetes program.
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Robert E Lee High School Class of 1958 Reunion
REL Class of 1958 plans a 60 year reunion in August. Activities include a Friday tour starting 1 p.m. at REL, Baytown Historical Museum, Texas Avenue, and Art Gallery, with photos on site. Saturday features daytime socializing at Hilton Garden Inn 4910 East Chase Street behind Circle K, then dinner 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Cost $30 per person. RSVP by August 1. For information call Jean Ann Massengale at 281-728-1669.
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Mental Health Awareness and Minority Access Stressed
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month highlights that 43.8 million Americans face mental health conditions and stigma hinders treatment. The piece notes causes, risks, and cultural barriers while citing NAMI and Vanessa Traylor of Chambers Health. Bayside Clinic address provided.
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Streaming rules Emmys as Netflix snaps HBO streak
Netflix leads Emmy nominations with 112, surpassing HBO's 108 as streaming reshapes the industry. The Handmaid's Tale and The Crown emerge among top nods while traditional networks face shrinking relevance. A shift toward niche platforms and high-profile creators signals broader media disruption and evolving viewing habits.
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Will & Grace
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Molly Shannon
ABC
Donald Glover
Atlanta
Veep
Mrs. Maisel
Glow
Barry
Silicon Valley
Kimmy Schmidt
Sandra Oh
Issa Rae
Darren Criss
Ricky Martin
Penelope Cruz
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