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Cardiac Nursing
Cardiac Nursing Cardiac nurses work with patients with cardiovascular conditions. Are you passionate about helping patients with heart conditions? Join the team as a cardiac nurse at the award-winning Webber Heart Center! What's Life Like When You're a Cardiac Nurse at Munson Medical Center? The A4 Unit is one of five floors that are dedicated to cardiac patients. The Cardiac Telemetry Unit specializes in caring for patients who are recovering from heart attacks and many patients who have congestive heart failure. Apply Now Cardiac Floors A2 Cardiothoracic Unit A3 Coronary Care and Cardiac
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A1C Screening
A1C Screening Why the A1C Test is Important The A1C is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past three months. When sugar enters your blood, it attaches to a protein in your red blood cells called hemoglobin. A1C tells us what percentage of your red blood cells have sugar attached to them. If you have diabetes, your doctor will likely recommend routine A1C screening. Complications from diabetes are linked to higher A1C levels, so it’s critical to work with your provider to reach and maintain your individual A1C goal. What to Expect with an A1C Test No preparation
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Diabetes Vision Screening
Vision Screening Diabetes and Eye Health People with diabetes are at increased risk for vision loss. Managing your diabetes and getting routine eye exams can help protect your eyes. Why you need an annual retinal eye exam Over time, having too much sugar in your blood can damage your eye, causing a condition called retinopathy that can lead to blindness. There’s good news though—retinopathy is preventable. If you have diabetes there are important steps you can take to prevent vision loss and maintain good eye health: Get a comprehensive dilated eye examination every year Manage your blood
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Diabetic Foot Screening
Diabetic Foot Screening Why You Should Have Routine Foot Exams People with diabetes are at increased risk for a condition called neuropathy. Caused by high blood sugar, diabetic neuropathy damages the nerves, resulting in pain and numbness over time, most often in the legs and feet. When untreated or uncontrolled, diabetic neuropathy can lead to serious consequences, like amputation. But it can be prevented by managing your disease. A foot check at your annual wellness visit and a yearly visit with your podiatrist can help to identify problems early. Keeping your blood sugar in the target
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Tips for Finding Affordable Diabetes Testing Supplies
Tips for Finding Affordable Testing Supplies It may be tempting to ration insulin or skip testing in favor of saving money on supplies. Taking medications as prescribed and monitoring your blood sugar by testing are two of the best ways you can keep your diabetes in check. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2023 caped insulin medication costs for some at $35 per month. Check with your insurance company or pharmacy to learn how this impacts your out-of-pocket costs for medications. In addition, here are our best tips and tricks for reducing your diabetes-related expenses: 1. Contact Your Insurance
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About NMDI
About Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative (NMDI) began in 2006 as a collaborative effort between Munson Healthcare, Priority Health, Northern Michigan's Diabetes Outreach Network (TIPDON), and stakeholders from Munson Healthcare's geographic service area. NMDI serves 14 counties, with a steering committee served by representatives from Munson Medical Center, Priority Health, local physicians, diabetes educators, county health departments, and other health and human service representatives. NMDI serves 14 counties, including: Antrim Benzie Charlevoix