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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Look for Board Certification and Credentials Make sure the doctor is board-certified in endocrinology or internal medicine. Consider Communication Style and Patient Rapport Diabetes is a chronic condition, so you need a doctor with whom you feel comfortable communicating. Do they explain things in simple, clear terms?

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Many practices now offer electronic pre-registration that can be completed before your appointment. Problem-based office visits address specific symptoms, manage existing health conditions, or follow up on previously identified concerns. Many healthcare systems provide electronic access to this information through patient portals.

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How State and Local Agencies on Aging Help Older Adults: Susan DeMarois, Greg Olsen, and Lindsey Yourman

GeriPal

I’m going to quote, so there’s an article in JAMA Internal Medicine recently by Madeline Sterling who’s in New York at Weill Cornell obtaining and paying for home care, navigating patients through the complex terrain of home care in the US.