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Vital Labs and Screenings to Keep You Healthy

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October 3, 2022

Staci NormanContributor: Dr. Staci-Marie Norman, PharmD, DCES

There is more to ensuring we stay healthy than just keeping annual, biannual, or quarterly doctor appointments. There are screening tests and lab work that can be vital in helping our health care team to know how healthy we are and to catch problems before they are out of control.

Living with diabetes can bring familiaritly with certain blood tests:

Top Three Diabetes and Travel Questions

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July 26, 2022

Staci NormanContributor: Dr. Staci-Marie Norman, PharmD, DCES

It's summer, and I bet you're thinking about vacation! During my shifts at the pharmacy, summer always brings questions about how to deal with medications while traveling, especially if the medications are refrigerated. Here are answers to some of the most common questions I get so you are ready for your summer vacation:

Diabetes and Kidney Disease

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February 28, 2022

Diana IsaacsContributor: Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES

It’s not fun to think about, but having diabetes puts you at greater risk of kidney problems. In fact, diabetes is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Approximately 30% of people with type 1 diabetes and 40% of those with type 2 diabetes have CKD.

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