Pattern recognition in diabetes self care strategies
Dr Ponder, a pediatric endocrinologist with 23 years’ experience, explains that recognizing patterns in daily self care improves outcomes. He notes tools aid decisions but cannot replace user skill, and emphasizes consistent insulin timing, meal planning, and exercise as keys to better blood sugar control. He advocates arranging readings in columns to identify trends.
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Living with diabetes: forming habits for better control
Expert advice urges diabetics to track meals and blood sugar, partner with doctors, and build daily routines. Maintain meals under 180 mg/dl after two hours, aim for under 140, time insulin and food, add post meal walks, and choose water. Develop consistent habits like timing meds, checking sugars, and walking more.
Microneedle Patch Aims At Home Flu Vaccines
Researchers led by Mark Prausnitz at Georgia Tech and Emory report a dissolving microneedle patch delivering flu vaccine through the skin. Trials in mice show painless use and no sharps waste, aiming for self administration and broader uptake within five years with NIH support.
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Nature Medicine
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Emory University
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National Institutes of Health
MCH ProCare OB/GYN Offers Electronic Care and Vaccines
MCH ProCare Obstetrics and Gynecology highlights state-of-the-art, personal care with electronic records to boost vaccine completion, identify high-risk pregnant women for H1N1 immunization, and manage routine gynecologic services. Dr. Eliseo Rivera notes high completion rates via reminders and quick access to patient data.
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