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Social media may be an effective way to help children overcome obesity, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement….

Becky Sulik, RD, LD, CDE, discusses some of the measures that her group has taken to ensure that HIPAA rules are abided by when dealing with children and adolescents. These steps include education and discussion with the parents as well….

Becky Sulik, RD, talks about the most important aspect of SMAs — the human element — asserting that, although sometimes patients don’t show improvements in A1c or other measures, she has seen a marked increase in patient satisfaction with their care, and a general feeling from patients that they feel …

Becky Sulik, RD, LD, CDE, Director of Education at the Rocky Mountain Diabetes & Osteoporosis Center in Idaho Falls, briefly gives us her thoughts on Accountable Care Organizations and the new shift towards pay-for-performance in medical care. More videos with Becky Sulik: Becky Sulik, RD, LD, CDE, Introduction Becky Sulik, RD, Q1: …

Becky Sulik, RD, LD, CDE, introduces herself and talks about her recent work trying out an SMA (Shared Medical Appointment) model with type 1 children and adolescents. These have been remarkably successful and the kids are not only becoming more educated but have lowered their A1c’s and have also voted unanimously to …

Consequences of acute hypoglycemia         Acute hypoglycemia can lead to health damage either directly (from deleterious effects of low blood glucose supply to the brain) or indirectly, usually via trauma due to loss of consciousness or seizures. As an example, hypoglycemia may occur during driving and may …

  With the new year fast approaching and a raft of new rules coming into effect with the Affordable Healthcare Act, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are suddenly in the news. What are they and what does all this mean for the medical profession? With this week’s Homerun Slides, we begun …

Introduction As the incidence of diabetes mellitus continues to rise, common focus areas for diabetes control are blood glucose levels, diet, and exercise. Addressing and controlling these factors as well as other factors associated with diabetes are essential for a better quality of life; however, awareness of an increased risk …

A simple assessment can predict at birth a baby’s likelihood of becoming obese during childhood….

  Quick Sticks Treat Lows   Eack pack has 10gms of carbs. A key factor that separates Quick Sticks is the rate at which they are absorbed. Because of the powdered form, a Quick Stick can cover a larger surface area in the mouth and starts dissolving before patients even …