General Health
What Medical Documents Do I Need?
It is important that you have access to your medical information. When you go to your doctor, you should request a copy of your medical…
Healing Our Village
Diabetes
What Is The Plate Method?
A doctor-approved meal plan will provide you with a great variety of food choices, and will control the distribution of calories, carbohydrates, protein and fat…
Diabetes
Health Literacy: A Prescription To End Confusion
The Institute of Medicine reports that ninety (90) million people in the United States, nearly half the population, have difficulty understanding and using health information.…
Diabetes
Medical Adherence
Two-thirds of all Americans fail to take any or all of their prescription medications. Almost 29% of Americans stop taking their medications before they run…
Diabetes
How To Talk With Your Healthcare Provider
In order to have a successful encounter with your healthcare provider you need to ask yourself the following questions. • Do you feel comfortable talking…
