Monthly Archives May 2014

10 Tips to Help You or a Loved One Avoid Diabetic Complications

diabetic complicationsDiabetes is a serious disease, but it can be managed for a long, healthy life, provided you follow your diabetes treatment plan carefully. Neglecting proper self-care can lead to diabetic complications. 

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How to Figure Out What Reading Glass Strength You Need

reading glass strength If you’re somewhere in your early 40s, you’ll probably begin to notice that your close-up vision isn’t as sharp as it once was. At first, many of us compensate by holding our reading materials farther away in order to see properly. You may also find yourself adjusting your computer screen’s text to a larger size on most websites. Now is the time to consider reading glasses. Just following these simple steps:

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Dressing Wounds: Why It’s Important and What the Options Are

DRESSING WOUNDSWound dressings are used to assist in healing and reduce the risk of infection. Dressings are placed directly on the wound, whereas secondary and cover dressings like wraps, gauze, tape and bandages hold dressings in position. Dressing wounds is important for several reasons.

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7 Helpful Strategies for Remembering to Take Oral Medication on Time

oral medicationTaking oral medication can be an easy task to forget. In fact, the longer you’ve taken it, the harder it can be to recall as it becomes an unconscious habit which you perform on autopilot. Hours later, you wonder, “did I take my medicine or vitamin supplements today?” Since you don’t want to miss your important medications, nor do you want to take them twice, use these tips to help remember:

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