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Healthy Food Options for Diabetics

By Complete Care Specialist November 01, 2021 |

A balanced diet is essential for you to keep your mind and body healthy. Especially when you are diabetic, your meal planning needs extra attention. Your goal should be to keep your blood sugar in control. There are some foods that can increase your blood sugar level, while others may...

Family Activities In The Fall To Keep You Moving

By Complete Care Specialist October 16, 2021 |

As the temperatures begin to cool down in parts of the country this fall children's activities begin to move indoors. As a parent, you might be feeling some oncoming dread about this time of year, especially during a pandemic. You want your children to continue to stay active during the...

Drinks To Avoid When You Have A Catheter

By Complete Care Specialist October 04, 2021 |

A urinary catheter is a hollow tube that serves a wide range of purposes. Catheters are beneficial for people with urinary incontinence or retention, problems with their prostate, or following surgery. The three main types of catheters are indwelling catheters, external catheters, and intermittent catheters. If you have a catheter,...

The Importance of Patient Care

By Complete Care Specialist September 20, 2021 |

The NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) reports that health outcomes, quality of life, and other benefits are associated with patient-centered care. The use of patient-centered care in primary care settings has been associated with faster physical recovery, reduced pain and discomfort, and improved psychological well-being. What Exactly is Patient-Centered...

New Product Alert 2021: HR Pharma

By Lauren Monteverde September 13, 2021 |

There is a new catheter company on the scene and it brings all of the features you would want in a catheter. If you are a catheter user, you may have heard of HR Pharma before as they produce some of the top lubricant in the industry with Surgilube and...

Getting Back to Normal After Pregnancy

By Complete Care Specialist September 01, 2021 |

Childbirth is a journey that does not end with birth. It's important to remember that normality after pregnancy can take a bit of time to achieve. After all, you're adjusting to life with a new person. Not to mention pregnancy takes a toll on your body. Your body needs at...

Breastfeeding Tips for Success

By Complete Care Specialist August 13, 2021 |

Breastfeeding may be natural and intuitive for both the mother and baby, but it can come with a lot of challenges. Many new moms discover the difficulty that comes with breastfeeding, whether their child won't latch on or it's hard to keep up the supply of milk. There are a...

What You Need to Know About Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion

By Complete Care Specialist August 03, 2021 |

As summer temperatures take hold, you should be mindful during all outdoor activities. High temperatures can quickly take a toll on your body and can push your body into serious conditions like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. It is important to know what these conditions are, as well as prevention...

10 Tips To Keep Your Kids Healthy in the Summer

By Complete Care Specialist July 16, 2021 |

Summer is your child's favorite time of the year. Between no school and tons of outdoor play, freedom has never felt so sweet... as a child, that is. Summer is also the time of the year where sunburns, bug bites, and dehydration run rampant! Avoid all of this and keep...

How To Prevent UTIs in the Summer

By Complete Care Specialist June 24, 2021 |

Summer fun means plenty of time in the sun and water. It also means heat and humidity, which can allow bacteria to thrive. This is one of the reasons that urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be more prevalent in the summer months. Learning how to prevent UTIs in the...

Summer Safety

By Complete Care Specialist June 07, 2021 |

Summer is just around the corner, and as the weather heats up, so do the risks involved with being outdoors in the heat. Summer safety is incredibly important for everyone to have a good time, whether you're at the beach, having a picnic in the park, or cooking out with...

Travel Basics 101

By Complete Care Specialist May 25, 2021 |

Preparation is the key when traveling in a wheelchair, with a catheter, ostomy, or diabetes, or as a new Mom. Some of the key considerations for each are detailed below. Using a Wheelchair or other Mobility Device Before booking, it is essential to check the airline’s policy to determine what services...