Posts Tagged ‘Diabetes’
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E-mail could be good for your patients’ health
July 30th, 2010
Christian Seebode
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Another study conducted by Kaiser Permanente shows the relevance of patient email. Just a short citation. Patients saw improvements ranging from 2.0 to 6.5 percentage points in cholesterol and glycemic screenings and blood pressure. Study authors say it’s a result of patients becoming more empowered through communication. The study, in the July issue of Health […]
Limited Health Literacy Increases Safety Risks for Patients with Diabetes
July 10th, 2010
Christian Seebode
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It may be intuitive for some people for others not. The more you know the healthier you live. A study  investigating the influence of health literacy on the occurrence of hypoglycemic episodes in diabetic 2 patients reveals a significant relationship: http://xnet.kp.org/newscenter/pressreleases/nat/2010/051910diabetes.html The following quote depicts one main aspect of health illiteracy in this study Serious […]