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Diabetic Care, Maternity Care, Products

Understanding Gestational Diabetes: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know

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While no two pregnancies are alike, it’s fair to say that pregnancy in general is experienced with excitement, anticipation, and the potential for complications. Among them, gestational diabetes can be one of the most surprising and confusing conditions expectant mothers may face. Just hearing “diabetes” can be daunting, which is why understanding gestational diabetes, its risks, and how to manage it can help pregnant women take control of their health in support of a healthy pregnancy. Our team has the expertise and proven products to empower your pregnancy. We hope you’ll consider us your maternity care partner, from pregnancy to postpartum.  In that spirit, we invite you to explore our guide on gestational diabetes…  What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, usually between the 24th and 28th weeks. Unlike other forms of diabetes, it typically resolves after childbirth. However, its temporary nature doesn’t mean it should be taken lightly. Gestational diabetes occurs when your body isn’t able to produce enough insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, to meet the increased needs during pregnancy. This leads to higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, which can affect both you and your baby. As a pregnant mother, you’re likely already exhausted and possibly feeling a bit fraught when it comes to potential risks and complications; that’s why we want you to understand your risks for developing gestational diabetes.  Are you at risk for developing gestational diabetes?  The short answer here is “yes,” because any pregnant woman can develop gestational diabetes; however, certain factors may increase your risk, such as the following: What are the most common symptoms of gestational diabetes? Unfortunately, gestational diabetes often doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms, making it essential to undergo regular prenatal screenings. Women who do experience symptoms, typically report any or all of the following: Keep these symptoms in mind and contact your provider if you experience any of them.   How will gestational diabetes impact me and my baby?  Fortunately, especially if you’re keeping up with your routine prenatal appointments, gestational diabetes can usually be managed effectively. Even so, it’s important to understand the potential risks if left untreated for both baby and mother: What does gestational diabetes management look like? The good news is that gestational diabetes can be managed for a healthy pregnancy by combining lifestyle changes, careful and consistent monitoring, and medical support. Regarding lifestyle changes, the goal here is to embrace a balanced diet rich in whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables. Controlling carbohydrate intake is crucial to maintaining stable blood sugar levels. If you need help creating this kind of balanced diet, you might enlist the expertise of a registered dietitian who can help create a meal plan tailored to managing your gestational diabetes. In addition, you want to get those steps in! Routine physical activity helps regulate blood sugar levels. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week, but opt for safe and low-impact options like walking, swimming, stationary bike riding or prenatal yoga. Those are the management tips that YOU can control. The following require supervision and management by your healthcare practitioner:  Gestational diabetes: gone after delivery?  Yes. While gestational diabetes usually resolves after childbirth, it’s important to continue monitoring your health. Women who have had gestational diabetes are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle postpartum, including a balanced diet and regular exercise, can help reduce this risk. Your healthcare provider may recommend a glucose test 6-12 weeks after delivery to ensure your blood sugar levels have returned to normal. Regular check-ups and screenings are essential to catch any potential issues early. Remember, you are not alone—many women successfully manage gestational diabetes and go on to have healthy pregnancies and babies. If you have concerns about gestational diabetes or want more information on managing the condition, don’t hesitate to reach out to your healthcare provider.  In the meantime, we hope you’ll explore our maternity care products, specifically our top-quality breast pumps, milk storage bags, and comprehensive accessories from a variety of industry-favorite brands.   “So grateful that my OB referred me to Eastern Maternity for my breast pump. This company has been totally on top of everything. The staff member I have worked with throughout the process is Alexa, and she has been amazing. Alexa is knowledgeable and attentive. She is polite, professional, and easy to talk to. She is quick to answer my phone calls and all of my questions. She has been so helpful submitting my equipment/ supplies through insurance – even when I didn’t think certain items would be covered. It has been such a pleasure to work with you Alexa! Thanks for everything!” – C. Gooding  We are standing by to support your healthy pregnancy and postpartum experience.  Contact us today to get started!

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Diabetic Care, Food as Medicine, Products, Sleep Care

Get on board with good nutrition to manage diabetes and sleep apnea   

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No matter how busy you might be – and we’re all busy in this on-demand, digitized world – it’s important to prioritize good nutrition however possible. This is particularly true for anyone trying to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and sleep apnea. Connecting the dots between nutrition, diabetes, and sleep apnea For individuals with diabetes, maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial, which depends on good nutrition. Consuming a balanced diet helps manage blood glucose levels, reduce the risk of complications, and improve overall health. In order to do that, make it a habit to check the following boxes: Given that obesity is a significant risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea, those who have been diagnosed are well-advised to embrace the following nutrition tips for sleep apnea management:   The dynamic duo: good nutrition and innovative technology While good nutrition is a cornerstone of managing chronic conditions like diabetes and sleep apnea, you also need access to the right support and innovative products. At Eastern MedTech, we offer an impressive inventory of sleep and respiratory products designed to enhance the lives of those living with conditions like sleep apnea. Additionally, we provide solutions in support of diabetic care that make a daily difference for anyone diagnosed with diabetes.  Contact us to learn more! 

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Products, Sleep Care

Pulse point: keeping pace with sleep apnea and heart health 

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You already know that sleep is a fundamental aspect of overall health and well-being, which can feel like a frustrating fact if you have a condition that challenges your healthy sleep pattern. For instance, sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, can have far-reaching impacts on cardiac health. Fortunately, as the saying goes, “Knowledge is power.” By recognizing the connection between sound sleep and heart health, we’re empowered to manage conditions like sleep apnea and improve health.  Heart health hinges on solid sleep  Why is sleep essential for maintaining heart health?  Well, during sleep, the body undergoes various restorative processes, including the regulation of blood pressure and heart rate. Sleep apnea, which causes frequent pauses in breathing and subsequent drops in oxygen levels, can lead to increased blood pressure and strain on the cardiovascular system.  Ultimately, this chronic stress can contribute to the development of hypertension, heart disease, and even heart failure. The good news is that by ensuring quality sleep, you can help protect the heart and reduce your risk of cardiovascular conditions. The association between Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and sleep apnea  If you’ve been diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation (AFib), you suffer from an irregular and often rapid heart rate that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke, and heart failure. The repeated interruptions in breathing and oxygen levels associated with sleep apnea can trigger abnormal heart rhythms and increase the risk of developing AFib.  That’s why the effective management of sleep apnea through treatments like Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy can help reduce the incidence and severity of AFib. Taking the time to embrace sleep by addressing sleep apnea through appropriate treatments can lead to significant improvements in your overall health and well-being. We’re standing by to support you with expertise and innovative solutions.  Contact us today! 

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Products, Sleep Care

Don’t sleep on this: identifying the correlation between sleep apnea and diabetes  

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In addition to providing our clients with cutting-edge solutions and innovative tools, our team at Eastern MedTech believes in education. That’s why we focus so many of our blog posts on health information that, when coupled with our products, helps enhance lives.  This week, we’re taking a look at sleep apnea and diabetes, both of which can significantly impact a person’s life. While they may seem unrelated at first glance, research reveals a significant correlation between the two. We believe that understanding this connection can help manage both conditions more effectively.  So, what exactly is the correlation between sleep apnea and diabetes? Sleep apnea 101 Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. These interruptions, known as apneas, can last for several seconds and occur multiple times throughout the night.  The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where the airway becomes partially or fully blocked during sleep. Symptoms of sleep apnea include loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, daytime fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. The definition of diabetes Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body processes blood sugar (glucose). The two main types are Type 1 diabetes, where the body fails to produce insulin, and Type 2 diabetes, where the body either resists the effects of insulin or doesn’t produce enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels.  Managing diabetes requires careful monitoring of blood sugar levels, a balanced diet, regular exercise, and sometimes medication or insulin therapy. The symbiotic relationship between sleep apnea and diabetes Rather than take you through all the research that evidences the relationship between sleep apnea and diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes, the following represents the key points you should know:    Tips to help manage sleep apnea and diabetes together  Not surprisingly, by managing one condition, you can positively impact the other. The following tips are a great place to start:   Understanding the correlation between sleep apnea and diabetes is the first step to better manage both conditions effectively. Accessing the right products and support is second and we have them ready for you.  To learn more, we invite you to contact our team at 857-400-0044.  

Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
Diabetic Care, Products

In celebration of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and improved health outcomes 

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As you already know, managing diabetes effectively can be challenging, but advancements in technology are making it easier for individuals to keep their blood sugar levels in check.  One such innovation is the Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). CGMs offer several benefits over traditional methods of glucose monitoring, such as fingersticks. We cannot say enough about how valuable a CGM is, especially for its ability to support better health outcomes. Let’s take you through some of the key CGM benefits our clients have experienced.  Finally, an end to painful fingersticks.  One of the most significant advantages of using a CGM is the reduction in the need for fingerstick tests. Traditional glucose monitoring methods require frequent finger pricks to measure blood sugar levels, which can be painful and inconvenient.  CGMs, such as the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 and Dexcom G7, use a small sensor inserted under the skin to continuously measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid. This means fewer finger pricks and less discomfort for users, making glucose monitoring a less daunting task.  Imagine how much easier this makes glucose monitoring for children and their parents; the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 systems are approved for children aged 4 years and older.  Accurate and accessible data for daily nutrition choices   CGMs provide real-time data on glucose levels, allowing users to see how their blood sugar fluctuates throughout the day. This continuous stream of information helps individuals make more informed decisions about their diet and lifestyle.  By understanding how different foods and activities affect their glucose levels, which is different for everyone, users can tailor their nutrition choices to maintain better control over their blood sugar. This proactive approach to diabetes management can lead to more stable glucose levels and reduce the risk of complications. Help your healthcare providers by sharing historical data  Another significant advantage of CGMs is the ability to store and share historical data with healthcare providers. Devices like the Abbott FreeStyle Libre and Dexcom G7 collect detailed information over time, creating a comprehensive picture of a person’s glucose patterns. This data can be shared with doctors and diabetes specialists, who can use it to make more accurate and personalized treatment recommendations. By providing healthcare providers with a wealth of information, CGMs enable a collaborative approach to diabetes management, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to the individual’s needs. Consider what International Diabetes Center (IDC) Medical Director Amy Criego, MD said about sharing CGM data with healthcare providers, “CGM data provides a wealth of information. But without easy access, clinicians can’t fully leverage this information for their discussion with patients and clinical recommendations. We demonstrated that there’s an effective way for clinicians to both view and track this data over time in the EHR, which we expect will improve how they’re able to support their patients.” Does this really amount to better health outcomes?  Absolutely. The benefits of using a CGM—less painful monitoring, better data for nutrition choices, and the ability to share historical data with healthcare providers—all contribute to more effective diabetes management.  With continuous glucose monitoring, individuals can maintain tighter control over their blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of both short-term and long-term complications associated with diabetes. Studies have shown that CGMs can lead to improved glycemic control, which is crucial for preventing issues such as neuropathy, retinopathy, and cardiovascular diseases. Richard Bergenstal, MD, Executive Director of the IDC attests to the correlation between CGMs and improved health outcomes, “Integrating CGM data into the EHR is a step in the direction of more efficient and effective diabetes management.” Ready to learn more about CGMs? Contact our team at 857-400-0044. We are dedicated to supporting your diabetic needs in support of your best life. 

Business, Operations

Elevating Patient Care: Eastern MedTech Partners with Avetis Solutions for Zero Defect Engagement and Billing

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At Eastern MedTech, our mission has always been to deliver exceptional healthcare experiences through innovative solutions and unparalleled customer service. We are excited to announce our strategic partnership with Avetis Solutions, a leading provider of Medical Billing & RCM services as well as IT solutions. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our journey towards achieving our goal of zero defect patient engagement and billing. A Partnership for Continuous Improvement To ensure we consistently meet and exceed our patients’ expectations, we have enlisted Avetis Solutions to manage and implement a Total Continuous Quality Improvement Plan. This ambitious plan is designed to foster a growth mindset culture within Eastern MedTech, emphasizing constant improvement and continuous iterations of our processes. By working closely with Avetis Solutions, we aim to create an environment where innovation and excellence thrive, driving better outcomes for our patients. Enhancing Technology and Processes One of the core components of this partnership is the implementation of cutting-edge technology and refined processes. Avetis Solutions will spearhead the integration of advanced systems that streamline our operations, ensuring seamless patient interactions and efficient billing practices. This technological upgrade will not only enhance our internal workflows but also provide our patients with a more transparent and hassle-free experience. Building a Culture of Growth At Eastern MedTech, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Avetis Solutions will lead initiatives aimed at fostering employee growth and development, ensuring that our team is well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of our patients. By promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement, we aim to empower our employees to deliver the highest standard of service and care. Setting Clear Expectations Clear communication is the cornerstone of a positive patient experience. Through this partnership, we will implement processes that set upfront and transparent expectations for our patients from the very beginning. By providing clear guidelines and information, we aim to eliminate any uncertainties and build trust with our patients, ensuring they feel supported and informed throughout their journey with us. The Benefits of the Partnership The collaboration between Eastern MedTech and Avetis Solutions brings numerous benefits to our organization and, most importantly, to our patients: Looking Ahead We are thrilled about the potential of this partnership with Avetis Solutions and the positive impact it will have on Eastern MedTech. As we embark on this journey of continuous improvement, we remain committed to our vision of creating a better experience for our patients in their daily living. With Avetis Solutions by our side, we are confident that we can achieve our goal of zero defect patient engagement and billing, setting a new standard for excellence in the healthcare industry. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to innovate and enhance our services to better serve you, our valued patients.

Diabetic Care, Products

Continuous Glucose Monitors: Diabetic Gamechangers or Just Another Gadget?

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Continuous Glucose Monitors:Diabetic Gamechangers or Just Another Gadget? Curious about whether you should wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)? In our experience, CGMs are a must-have for anyone who manages diabetes. Continuous Glucose Monitors can be worn while sleeping, showering, swimming, exercising—basically they can stand up to anything you can do.  How Do CGM’s Work? Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) like the Dexcom 7 and Abbott Freestyle Libre are devices used primarily by people with diabetes to monitor their blood glucose levels in real-time throughout the day and night. Here’s how they typically work: Sensor Insertion: A small sensor, usually about the size of a small coin, is inserted painlessly under the skin, typically on the abdomen or arm. The sensor measures glucose levels in the interstitial fluid (fluid between cells), rather than directly measuring blood glucose levels. The sensor is connected to a transmitter which sends the glucose readings wirelessly to a receiver or a smartphone app. Patients usually replace sensors two to three times per month.  Glucose Measurement: The sensor continuously measures the glucose levels in the interstitial fluid. This measurement happens at regular intervals, usually every few minutes, depending on the specific CGM model. Data Display and Analysis: Glucose readings are collected and displayed graphically, showing trends and patterns in glucose levels over time. CGMs can also provide alarms or alerts when glucose levels are too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia), helping the user to take action promptly. User Interaction: Users can interact with the CGM system to input information such as meals, exercise, and insulin doses. This helps to provide a more comprehensive picture of how these factors affect blood glucose levels throughout the day. Will Insurance Cover CGM’s? Yes, Medicare and many other health insurance plans pay for Continuous Glucose Monitors for diabetics. Coverage details, however, such as co-pays, deductibles, and eligibility criteria can vary.  CGM’s Put You Back in Control What we find most exciting about CGM’s is how it empowers diabetic patients to see and feel for themselves how their own bodies respond to what they eat and drink, how well they sleep, and when they exercise. Because CGM’s provide real-time data, patients are able to see how the banana they eat with breakfast one morning differs from the berries they eat another morning. They can see the effects of the fish fry versus the baked fish for dinner. We are all different and our bodies react differently to different foods, at different times, and in different situations. CGM’s allow patients to better understand their own bodies to help them to make choices that keep their blood sugar levels in control. Being able to share the data with a patient’s physicians allows for more collaboration and helps physicians to better manage their patients’ care. We have been delighted to see so many of our patients improve their health outcomes and quality of life by using CGM’s.  Can We Help? Eastern MedTech provides CGM’s to Medicare patients and also accepts many other major insurance carriers. If you’d like to learn more, call us at 857-400-0044 and we will be happy to assist with all your diabetic needs.

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