-- Picking the Blood Sugar Meter that's Right for You -- Learning to manage your diabetes also means learning to live with a blood sugar meter as a constant companion. Your choice of meters varies greatly and depends on cost, size, sample size of blood, machine memory as well as various bells and whistles. Learn how to determine which one is right for you and your lifestyle. Session date: April 9, 5PM (EDT), hosted by Cindy Sears, RN, CDE. -- Understanding Your A1c -- Attendees will gain an in-depth understand about A1cs, acceptable levels and why doctors focus on this reading as a measure of diabetes control. Session date: April 13, 2PM (EDT) hosted by Jan Swaney, MD. -- Make the Link -- Diabetes and Heart Disease -- There has been mounting evidence showing the connection between diabetes and heart disease. Attendees of this informative session will learn the importance of these connections, other factors in determining cardiovascular risk as well as insights to lowering your overall risk. Session date: April 16, 4PM (EDT) hosted by Jan Swaney, MD. -- Making Every Office Visit Count -- Doctor's have limited time and you need specific answers to pointed questions -- don't get frustrated, organize your questions ahead of time. Attend this seminar to learn methods for developing specific questions designed to pull useful and pertinent information from your doctor. Session date: April 20, 3PM (EDT) hosted by Jan Swaney, MD. -- Learn About Your ABCs -- A for A1c, B for Blood Pressure, and C for Cholesterol. Learn easy methods for remembering key indicators for maintaining good health. Session date: April 23, 11AM (EDT) hosted by Jan Swaney, MD. -- Standards of Care. How Does Your Care Compare? Attend this seminar to learn national guidelines for receiving quality care as well as understand who determines these guidelines and exceptions. Session date: April 28, 12PM (EDT) hosted by Jan Swaney, MD. -- Ahchoo! Diabetes and Sick Days -- Learn what stress can do to your blood sugar. If you have a cold or virus, are there certain over-the- counter medications you should avoid? What danger signs should prompt a call to your doctor? Session date: April 30, 3PM (EDT) hosted by Jan Swaney, MD.Dr. Jan Swaney, co-founder of MyHealthVillage.com, explains the importance of these health sessions. "There is a great deal of confusion and frustration with managing personal diabetes and blood sugar levels. Many times, people assume they are making the best decisions when in fact, they are exacerbating the problem. MyHealthVillage.com's Q&A Sessions are a great way to dispel rumors about diabetes while helping individuals living with diabetes make informed decisions about their health." Longitude Health will continue hosting Q&A Sessions throughout 2009 as well as offer free videos, blogs, and discussions on a variety of topics related to health and wellness. To participate in the free sessions visit www.MyHealthVillage.com and click on "Q&A Session" on the main menu bar to take part in the conversation. To post questions prior to the scheduled Q&A Sessions, contact Sears at myhealthvillage@longitudehealth.com. For more information on the upcoming Q&A Session, visit www.MyHealthVillage.com. About Longitude Health, Inc. Based in New Jersey and with operations in Missouri, Longitude Health (www.longitudehealth.com) is a privately held, investor-backed company offering strategically-minded employers comprehensive web-based, guided health and productivity improvement solutions that make organizations more valuable by improving the health of their people. With its proprietary integrated portal, MyHealthVillage.com, and a holistic approach to population engagement, Longitude Health provides participant incentives as well as integrates with primary care physician oversight, to enable a true, social networking support group. This unique approach creates a new collaborative healthcare model for sustainable life style habits and a demonstrably healthier and more productive organization -- guaranteed.
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