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Pilot study supports adolescent diabetes patients through personalized text messages

Jennifer Dyer, MD, MPH, an endocrinologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has developed and completed a pilot study that uses weekly, customized text messages to remind adolescent diabetes patients about their personal treatment activities. At the conclusion of the study, Dr. Dyer found an increase in overall treatment adherence and improved blood glucose levels.

Elite Weight Loss and Wellness Centers Brings Affordable, Effective Weight Loss to DFW Area Residents

Fastest Growing Weight Loss Chain in US offers a medically monitored weight loss solution that actually helps patients lose weight and keep it off, without using controversial methods or HCG medication.

Health Calendar

INFANT CPR AND CHOKING: Class meets quarterly and has a limit of 10 participants. 6:30 p.m. July 29, Pardee Hospital's orientation room, ground floor. $10. Call 866-790-WELL to register.

Hormone help for weight

GODFREY Hormones produced in pregnancy took on a new role weight management. HCG, an acronym for human chorionic ganadotropin, is a hormone naturally produced in a womans body during pregnancy. The hormone almost completely controls metabolic functions.

Local TOPS Queen Selected

  Ridgecrest resident Judy Burns was recently crowned 2009 Queen for Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) California Chapter 1121. Burns was the highest loser for the chapter at 51.5 pounds in 2009. She was honored in March as Central California Area Division 4 winner during Area Recognition Days, and as State Division 4 winner.