A Day in the Life of a Southeast Texas Diabetic

On today’s edition of Southeast Texas Senior Health, we look at a day in the life of a Southeast Texas diabetic. November is American Diabetes Month, a time to bring attention to the seriousness of diabetes and to the many people who are impacted by the disease. One young lady who knows all about living with the disease is the Association’s 2012 National Youth Advocate, Logan Nicole Gregory. Logan has been living with type 1 diabetes since she was just 2 years old. “Diabetes... Read More

Controlling Southeast Texas Diabetes with help from Eastex Physician Organization

Diabetes can be a cruel debilitating even life threatening disease or it can be a disease that you live compatibly with the choice is really yours. Diabetes doesn’t have to control you. You have the ability to take control of your diabetes and your life. And Eastex Physician Organization has all the information you need to get going. Eastex Physician Organization or EPO is a local group of doctors and health care providers who have made a commitment to  raising awareness about... Read More

FDA Approves Tradjenta for Type 2 Diabetes – SETX Senior Medical News from EPO

EPO – Eastex Physician Organization is dedicated to providing medical news for Southeast Texas seniors. Today we look at Type 2 diabetes and treatment. Diabetes remains a major concern for Southeast Texas senior health. EPO – Eastex Physician Organization provides coordinated healthcare to ensure Southeast Texas seniors manage diabetes properly. Diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) affects approximately 25.8 million Americans and an estimated 220 million people worldwide.... Read More

Southeast Texas Home Health Guide to Wound Care and Diabetes Management for SETX Seniors

No matter how small or superficial a wound is, you should not ignore it if you have diabetes. If you get a blister from tight cowboy boots or nick your chin while shaving before church, you probably wouldn’t normally give it much thought. It is important to know that if you have diabetes, any of these simple examples could severely worsen and you should seek proper treatment. Knowing how to treat minor wounds will help you avoid infection and speed healing. Why Diabetic Wounds... Read More

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