Stages Of Wound Healing

| For Caregivers For Patients Wound Care Stages Of Wound Healing This post was reviewed by our Director of Clinical Excellence and Oversight. Many factors affect the wound healing process. Following a doctor’s orders and having the right supplies for wound care is...

What Are The Types Of Wound Dressings?

| For Caregivers For Patients Wound Care What Are The Types Of Wound Dressings? This post was reviewed by our Director of Clinical Excellence and Oversight. It is important to have the right kind of dressing when dealing with a wound. A doctor will identify the wound...

What Is The Best Dressing For An Open Wound?

| For Caregivers For Patients Wound Care What Is The Best Dressing For An Open Wound? This post was reviewed by our Director of Clinical Excellence and Oversight. Dealing with an open wound means taking extra precautions to prevent an infection. An open wound is more...

What Supplies Are Needed For Wound Care?

| For Caregivers For Patients Wound Care What Supplies Are Needed For Wound Care? Wound treatment starts with determining wound type. This post was reviewed by our Director of Clinical Excellence and Oversight. Wounds from surgery or prolonged bed rest can add...

How To Speed Up Wound Healing

| For Caregivers For Patients Wound Care How To Speed Up Wound Healing This post was reviewed by our Director of Clinical Excellence and Oversight. Wound healing takes time. Because it often happens slowly, wound healing progress may not be noticed daily. Someone...

CGM Devices: Everything You Need To Know

| CGM Diabetes For Caregivers For Patients CGM Devices: Everything You Need To Know This post was reviewed by our Director of Clinical Excellence and Oversight. People familiar with diabetes have probably heard at least a little bit about Continuous Glucose Monitors...

What Is A Normal Blood Sugar Level For People With Diabetes?

| Diabetes What Is A Normal Blood Sugar Level For People With Diabetes? Target blood glucose levels vary per individual. This post was reviewed by our Director of Clinical Excellence and Oversight. A major part of living with diabetes is being aware of glucose levels,...

Does Medicare Cover CGMs?

| Diabetes Insurance and Health Plans Does Medicare Cover CGMs? This post was reviewed by our Director of Clinical Excellence and Oversight. Good news! Medicare covers continuous glucose monitors (CGM). So, if you have Medicare and have spoken to your doctor about a...

How Often Do Incontinence Pads Need To Be Changed?

| For Patients Incontinence How Often Do Incontinence Pads Need To Be Changed? This post was reviewed by our Director of Clinical Excellence and Oversight. Even if you or a loved one has been using bladder control pads for years, questions may still pop up about how...

¿Qué es el catéter acodado o “coudé”?

| Spanish ¿Qué es el catéter acodado o “coudé”? This post was reviewed by our Director of Clinical Excellence and Oversight. El catéter acodado está específicamente diseñado para moverse a través de las obstrucciones o bloqueos de la uretra. Coudé, en...
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