Main Navigation
TOPICS
OUR EXPERTS
TALK TO US
MEDIA
TIPS & TOOLS
Want regular updates?      Subscribe here!
 Subscribe to our mailing list:


Incorrect please try again
Get another CAPTCHA
Get an audio CAPTCHA
Help
;
 
 
HealthWatch
Piedmont Healthcare's HealthWatch is a community resource that helps you prevent disease, stay healthy, and know what to do if illness happens.
Skip to content
  • Home
  • Healthwatch MD Home Page
  • HealthWatchMD | Experts
  • HealthWatchMD | Topics
  • HealthWatchMD | Talk to Us
  • HealthWatchMD | Media
  • Tips & Tools
  • Recipes Index
  • Tools index
  • Tips Index
  • test recipes index
  • About Us
  • Additional Information
  • Recipes Redux
  • Test Contact

Tag Archives: diabetes

The disease that doubles your risk for heart attack and stroke

By HWMDteam | Published: February 21, 2013
Diabetes and Heart Disease

Research shows a strong correlation between diabetes and heart disease exists. And while much has yet to be learned about [...]

Posted in Article | Also tagged Denise Bennett, Diabetes Resource Center, heart attack, heart disease, Stroke | Leave a comment

Weight loss: the key to managing and even preventing diabetes

By HWMDteam | Published: November 30, 2012
Denise Bennett

Yet another reason to add weight loss to your lists of New Year’s resolutions: shedding excess pounds can help with [...]

Posted in Video | Also tagged Denise Bennett, Diabetes Resource Center, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, prediabetes, weight management | Leave a comment

Prediabetes: A Wake-Up Call to Prevent a Chronic Disease

By HWMDteam | Published: August 27, 2012
Blue Weights, Green Apple, and Tape Measure

For patients diagnosed with prediabetes, the thought of living with a chronic illness for the rest of their lives is [...]

Posted in Article, Home | Also tagged Diabetes Resource Center, Exercise, nutrition, prediabetes, Sally Brozek | Leave a comment

How a patient reversed his prediabetes diagnosis

By HWMDteam | Published: August 23, 2012
prediabetes_mainvisual

Wake up call motivates man to improve his health.

Posted in Article, Home, Story, Video | Also tagged Diabetes Resource Center, prediabetes, Rob Rolfes | 4 Responses

Varicose Veins Can Lead to Serious Health Complications

By HWMDteam | Published: August 13, 2012
varicoseveins_serioushealtcomp

The pain in your legs you shouldn’t ignore.

Posted in Story, Uncategorized, Video | Also tagged Deep Vein Thrombosis, Dr. Garnet Craddock, heart disease, peripheral artery disease, sedentary lifestyle, Stroke, varicose veins, venous reflux disease | Leave a comment

Diabetes Resource Center

By HWMDteam | Published: August 7, 2012
Diabetes Resource Center

Why education is the key to managing diabetes.

Posted in Article, Uncategorized | Also tagged Diabetes Resource Center, education, Mary Ransbotham, Piedmont Atlanta Diabetes Resource Center | Leave a comment

Resource Center helps diabetes patient shed 80 lbs.

By HWMDteam | Published: August 7, 2012
Charles Puckett

Patient loses 80 lbs. with the help of Diabetes Resource Center.

Posted in Article, Story, Uncategorized, Video | Also tagged Charlie Puckett, Diabetes Resource Center, education, patient success, Piedmont Atlanta Diabetes Resource Center | 2 Responses

Why it’s Possible to Live Medication-Free with Diabetes

By HWMDteam | Published: July 27, 2012
Blood Test

Approximately 25.8 million children and adults in the United States (8.3 percent of the total population) have diabetes. While not [...]

Posted in Story, Video | Also tagged carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates, Dr. Islam Eltarawy, Exercise, insulin, Piedmont Physicians Group, simple carbohydrates | Leave a comment

Is diabetes in your future? A test that can tell

By admin | Published: November 24, 2011
diabetes

Dr. Randy Martin: It is no secret that the incidence of diabetes is dramatically increasing in this country. But what [...]

Posted in Video | Also tagged Diabetes & Endocrine Health, prevention | 1 Response

Five Reasons to Consider Going Meatless One Day a Week

By admin | Published: August 20, 2011
meatless_in_seattle-660x400

As we recently reported, swapping red or processed meats for other foods can pay dividends for your health. Going “meatless” [...]

Posted in Story | Also tagged cancer, Cancer Care, Diabetes & Endocrine, Diet & Nutrition, environment, health, healthy eating, heart disease, meat, nutrition, obesity, weight loss | Leave a comment

Coffee: Is It Good or Bad for You?

By admin | Published: April 19, 2011
coffee-660x400

Dr. Randy Martin: I’ll admit I’m addicted to coffee. I start drinking it each day at 4:30 a.m. and just [...]

Posted in Video | Also tagged antioxidants, caffeine, coffee, Diet & Nutrition, health benefits, heart health, Stroke, women | Leave a comment
© 2013 HeathWatch - Powered by Piedmont Healthcare
CONTENT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. See legal for medical disclaimer.
Piedmont.org  |  About  |  Topics  |  Privacy  |  Legal

Privacy Policy

This privacy statement discloses the privacy practices of HealthWatchMD.com located at http://www.HealthWatchMD.com (the "Site").

How We Collect and Use Information
If you choose to receive communication from HealthWatchMD.com, we will ask you to provide us with your name and email address.

We will use your email address to send you one or more invitations or reminders to register for, test or use the Service or visit the Site. From time to time, we may also send you other transactional or promotional email related to the Service. Email messages we send you may contain code that enables our database to track your usage of the emails, including whether the email was opened and what links (if any) were clicked. If you would rather not receive emails from us at any time, simply click on the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email message. We fully comply with the requirements of the U.S. CAN-SPAM Act.

Any time you visit the Site, our servers may automatically gather non-PII from your browser (such as your IP addresses, browser type, Internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks). We do not share this information externally.

Age Restrictions
We do not target our Site or Service to children under the age of 13, and in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, any information we may receive from users we believe to be under the age of 13 will be purged from our database. If you are under age 13, do not use the Site or register for the Service.

Geographic Restrictions
Users may not access the Site, register for or use the Service if prohibited by law in their country of residence.

Disclosure of Your Information to Third Parties
We may share your PII with service providers that may be associated with us to perform functions on our behalf. Your information will be treated as private and confidential by such service providers and not used for any other purpose than we authorize.

You acknowledge and agree that we may disclose information you provide if required to do so by law, at the request of a third party, or if we, in our sole discretion, believe that disclosure is reasonable to comply with the law, requests or orders from law enforcement, or any legal process; protect or defend our rights or property; or protect someone's health or safety.

As we develop our business, we may buy or sell assets and, depending on the transaction, your PII may be one of the transferred assets. In the event that we are acquired by another company, your PII may be part of the assets transferred to the acquiring party. If this occurs, you will be notified if there are any material changes to the way your PII is collected or used.

We will only share your information with third parties in the ways defined in this privacy statement.

Security
We have security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information stored in our database. We will exercise reasonable care in providing secure transmission of information between your computer and our servers, but given that no information transmitted over the Internet can be guaranteed 100% secure, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information transmitted to us over the Internet and hence accept no liability for any unintentional disclosure.

Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of the Site, or your dealings with the Service, you can contact us by emailing: healthwatchmd@piedmont.org

Acceptance of Privacy Statement
Your use of the Site, including any dispute concerning privacy, is subject to this privacy statement. BY USING THE SITE, YOU ARE ACCEPTING THE PRACTICES SET OUT IN THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT.

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement page and any other places we deem appropriate so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. We reserve the right to modify this privacy statement at any time, so please review it frequently. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here, or by other means, such as email, at our discretion.

Your continued use of any portion of the Site following posting of the updated privacy statement will constitute your acceptance of the changes.

Effective Date
This privacy statement was last revised on July 18th 2012.

About Us

Stay informed. Get better.
Piedmont's HealthWatchMD is a community resource that helps you prevent disease, stay healthy, and know what to do if illness happens. Our articles and videos help you navigate the complex world of healthcare. You will find experts to explain medical conditions, treatments and diagnostic tests, and you will learn about our comprehensive services that treat both body and soul. Hear from our experts, be inspired by our patients and their personal stories, and get to know one of the best health systems in Georgia.

Medical Disclaimer

HealthWatchMD has created and compiled the content on its website for your information and use. This information is not intended to replace or modify the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific medical condition. Please remember that the information and content, in the absence of a visit with a health care professional, must be considered as an informational/educational service only and is not designed to replace a physician's independent judgment about the appropriateness of risks of a procedure or condition for a given patient.