Sat.Apr 12, 2014 - Fri.Apr 18, 2014

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I Was an Artificial Pancreas Guinea Pig!

Insulin Nation

'There’s a sleepy tempo that often accompanies evening fundraisers for good causes. Attendees use up their social energy during the cocktail hour and begin to lose steam as the long work day catches up with them. Once the lights dim and the speeches begin, eyelids grow heavy. This was the pleasant way a recent JDRF New England event was progressing until Thomas Brobson took the floor and began to talk about advances in artificial pancreas technology.

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Virtual Healthcare: Your Telehealth Questions Answered by a Doctor

American Well

By Dr. Peter Antall. If you follow the latest developments in health care, you may have noticed: telehealth has taken off. Our country is focused on making health care more accessible for Americans, and naturally, telehealth has emerged as a key innovation that can help to make this a reality. It’s an effective way to deliver evidence-based medicine – and it’s something that we as physicians can embrace right now.

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The Dread of Being a “Bad” T1 Patient

Insulin Nation

'“Kim, we have the results of your A1C. It’s not good.” Ever since I was 9, I hated the thought of being a “bad girl” when it came to controlling my T1 diabetes. I would dread appointments for fear I would disappoint the doctors and my parents. When the much-anticipated number was finally announced, I left the office clutching my stuffed animal, either feeling elated or crushed, until the approach of the next test.

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Confronting the Easter Bunny about the Candy Issue

Insulin Nation

'The Easter Bunny wasn’t used to being upside down. In the air, yes. His “hops” usually were closer to flying, much like Superman in the original Action comics. But not hanging upside down. And that’s what he was doing, hanging upside down. The ground was below him. The basket was there, too, toppled over and spilling with sweets, wrapped in delicate pinks and blues.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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Support Networks for the T1 Athlete

Insulin Nation

'Balancing your blood sugar during exercise can be challenging. Everything from a simple walk at the mall to a 100-mile cycling race can have a significant impact, and it isn’t always predictable what that impact will be, or whether trouble will come from hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Many T1 athletes, be they weekend warriors or dedicated competitors, spend years growing frustrated with a lack of BG control during exercise.

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Virtual Healthcare: Your Telehealth Questions Answered by a Doctor

American Well

By Dr. Peter Antall. If you follow the latest developments in health care, you may have noticed: telehealth has taken off. Our country is focused on making health care more accessible for Americans, and naturally, telehealth has emerged as a key innovation that can help to make this a reality. It’s an effective way to deliver evidence-based medicine – and it’s something that we as physicians can embrace right now.