Traveling with Diabetes
Summer is just around the corner. If your plans involve travel or any type of outdoor activities, be sure and attend diabetes support group this month. We will be covering both topics to help you plan ahead for a fun and safe summer. Listed below are safe traveling tips to consider: Before You Leave See […]
8 Ways to Reach a Healthy Blood Pressure
To take care of your heart, it’s important to know and track your blood pressure. Millions of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, but many don’t realize it or aren’t keeping it at a healthy level. For most adults, healthy blood pressure is 120/80 millimeters of mercury or less. Blood pressure consistently above […]
Diabetes Technology
Diabetes technology has come a long way. Today there are several new innovations that can help you better manage your diabetes. Here is a look at a few: Continuous Glucose Monitors A continuous glucose monitor (also called a CGM) helps reduce the need for finger sticks & strips. It works through a sensor that is […]
Diabetes Ed: Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Written by Elizabeth W., Diabetes Educator Elizabeth is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at NMC Health. Paying close attention to heart health is very important for someone with diabetes. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in people with diabetes, resulting in 2/3 of deaths in people with type 2 […]
NMC Health Named A Top American Orthopedics Hospital
MC Health has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics by the Women’s Choice Award©, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that NMC Health’s Medical Center and Orthopedics & Sports Specialists are in the top 2% of 4,728 U.S. hospitals offering orthopedics services.
Severe Weather Tips For Kansans
When thunder roars, you go indoors. But lightning is only one of several risks to know about this severe weather season.
Why you should keep a pair of shoes in your storm shelter
You put them on every day. They might be designer or old beaters. Your shoes play an important part of your day, but during an emergency, they are critical.
Diabetes Ed: Healthy Movement
Physical activity can help improve blood sugar, improve blood pressure, can reduce your risk for heart disease, and helps you to achieve a healthy weight.
Most popular baby names of 2021
NMC Health welcomed hundreds of babies in 2021, here are the most common names of babies born in Newton.
Diabetes Ed: Meal Plan Makeover
Even though there’s not a simple “magic diet” for diabetes, there are several well studied eating patterns that have proven A1c reduction.
