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How Small Steps Mean Big Success for Diabetes Management
January 13, 2012 - WellnessScripps endocrinologist Dr. Matthew Levine knows that the key to helping his patients improve their health is by setting realistic goals. From the first consultation with someone who has Type 2 diabetes, he starts each patient off with a roadmap of baby steps toward a healthier future. “I try to give them small things they can do immediately that will yield results,” he says. “Small wins can be... Read More
Clinical Trial Tests Insulin Pump to Manage Diabetes Better
November 28, 2011 - Scripps in the NewsDiagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 35 years ago, Joan Reder is enrolled in the Star 3 Clinical Trial at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute. As part of the trial, she now has a digital insulin pump with a sensor to monitor her glucose levels. She used to take up to 7 insulin shots a day to manage her blood sugar. Today, that’s down to one every three days. Research like this is helping patients tra... Read More
Treating Diabetes With Bariatric Surgery
November 14, 2011 - WellnessThough clinicians often start with diet, exercise and lifestyle modification as a treatment course for people with diabetes, mounting evidence suggests that bariatric surgery can be a very effective intervention as well, especially for patients with Type 2 diabetes. More than 30 years of outcomes suggests that gastric bypass surgery in particular can reduce or eliminate the health complications... Read More
Are You at Risk for Diabetes?
September 16, 2011 - WellnessBy Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD You’ve probably heard that diabetes has become an epidemic in the United States. According to the American Diabetes Association, 18.8 million adults and children have been diagnosed with the disease, and another 7.0 million are yet to be diagnosed. Despite the rapidly increasing number of cases, however, diabetes is not a disease that happens overnight. Most cases ... Read More
Scripps Health Devotes $338 Million to Community Benefit Programs in 2010
August 25, 2011 - News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps ClinicSan Diego – Scripps Health devoted $338 million to local community benefit programs and services during fiscal year 2010, an increase of almost 9 percent over 2009 levels. Scripps provides hospital services to one-quarter of the county’s uninsured patient population. Of this, Scripps Mercy Hospital’s San Diego and Chula Vista campuses provide 69 percent of the charity care within the Scripps sy... Read More
Could You Have Diabetes?
August 15, 2011 - WellnessNearly 40 percent of Americans who have diabetes don’t know they have the disease. Could you be one of them? Should you be screened to find out? Your blood glucose level could be high enough to put you at risk for diabetes, even if you don’t yet have any of symptoms of the disease, such as: Excessive thirst Frequent urination Unexplained weight loss Tingling in your hands, arms or feet Your cha... Read More
Scripps Tips – August 2011
August 1, 2011 - Scripps Tips, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical CenterYouth Football Season Set to Kick Off – Scripps Offers Game Plan to Reduce Overuse Injuries and Burnout at Free Aug. 25 EventYouth football season kicks off in August – but some parents and coaches may commit unintended penalties by pushing their young athletes too hard, too soon. Overuse injuries and emotional stress are both on the rise in youth sports – often due to poor understanding of how... Read More
Summer 2011 Health and Wellness Classes
June 27, 2011 - FeatureSee our quarterly Health Connections calendar for a list of health-related classes, screenings and events. Events range from support groups to general health seminars to special training. Topics include: Heart healthy nutrition and lifestyle Driving safety Pelvic floor conditions Diabetes prevention Health care reform, and what it means for you CPR classes Weight management and nutrition Parent... Read More
The Savvy Patient - Manage Diabetes with Lifestyle and Medication
May 18, 2011 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical CenterIn this week’s installment of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Savvy Patient” column, Scripps Health provides insight on managing diabetes. Many of the potential complications of chronic disease, such as diabetes, can be prevented with a combination of knowledge, lifestyle changes and medications. Approximately 26 million adults and children in the United States have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. An... Read More
Scripps Tips – May 2011
May 10, 2011 - Scripps Tips, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps ClinicDespite Effectiveness of Immunizations, More than One-Third of Kids Now ‘Under-Vaccinated’ – Scripps Expert Can Separate Myth from RealityThe prevalence of diseases that are preventable by vaccines has dropped since the widespread introduction of immunizations. But a recent study shows that more than one in three children today may be “under-vaccinated” during the first two years of their lives... Read More