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Type 2 Diabetes Medication Breakdown, Kristen Keene
Type 2 Diabetes Medication Breakdown, Kristen Keene
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
There are many new medications for treatment of type 2 diabetes and these medications have many positive effects that go beyond lowering blood glucose. However, many of these medications are expensive and some insurance plans don’t cover them. Many patients struggle to pay for their diabetes medications and providers often are unsure of which medications will be covered by insurance. This project was designed to enhance patient education regarding diabetes medications and potential costs associated.
Type 2 Diabetes Medication Breakdown, Kristen Keene
Type 2 Diabetes Medication Breakdown, Kristen Keene
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
There are many new medications for treatment of type 2 diabetes and these medications have many positive effects that go beyond lowering blood glucose. However, many of these medications are expensive and some insurance plans don’t cover them. Many patients struggle to pay for their diabetes medications and providers often are unsure of which medications will be covered by insurance. This project was designed to enhance patient education regarding diabetes medications and potential costs associated.
Managing Chronic Low Back Pain, Joseph Michael Teague Mr.
Managing Chronic Low Back Pain, Joseph Michael Teague Mr.
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Chronic Low Back Pain remains a leading reason for ambulatory care visits, a leading primary diagnosis for ambulatory care visits, a leading cause of global burden, and the leading cause of lost workdays in the US. US Health expenditures for adults with chronic low back pain total over 102 billion. Chronic low back pain increases the risk of unemployment, poverty, obesity, smoking, and depression. Physical therapy (PT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have been proven to reduce chronic low back pain intensity and duration, improve function, reduce healthcare utilization and cost, and reduce sick time. This project investigated community resources …