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Wake Internal Medicine is now offering Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) for our Diabetic patients with the iPro device. The iPro monitor is a small, waterproof device. A tiny sensor is inserted under the skin and monitors your glucose continuously throughout the day giving us over 280 readings per 24 hours. This is beneficial for identifying […]

MUAM is held annually in October to create awareness of the role diagnostic medical sonographers play in the medical community and to educate the public about medical ultrasound and its many uses in healthcare. MUAM is a joint effort of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), […]

Do you like a beverage with a little more pizzazz than plain old water?  There are plenty of other beverage options available.  This list is a great example of how low calorie beverages don’t have to include sugar or artificial sweeteners to be tasty!  Cheers! Plain water is a great choice, but can be boring […]

Have you heard of tahini?  Tahini is a paste made of finely ground sesame seeds and oil that is commonly used in dips, sauces, and salad dressings.  One of the most common concoctions you may see tahini in is hummus! Tahini packs a nutritious punch, in just 1 tablespoon there is 90 calories, 2 ½ […]

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Wake Internal Medicine Consultants will be hosting a Toiletry Drive at the Blue Ridge facility. All donations will be given to Safe Space, which is a non-profit organization that is committed to reducing relationship violence in Franklin County, North Carolina and nearby communities.

In Contract: Aetna (no Aetna Medicare Advantage, Aetna Basic or Aetna Select) BCBS (all plans, now including Blue Value) BCBS Medicare Advantage Coventry Cigna (not with CIGNA Connect) Medcost Primary PhysicianCare, Inc. United Healthcare United Medicare Advantage Plans We are excited to announce that we will be part of the BCBS Blue Value network beginning […]

What are Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders? Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are a group of disorders which are characterized by persistent and recurring GI symptoms as a result of abnormal functioning of the GI tract. They are not caused by structural or biochemical abnormalities, such as tumors and masses. Thus, many routine medical tests used to diagnose […]

Congratulations to Wake Internal Medicine Consultants’ Chief Administrative Officer, Matt Johnson, who was awarded NC Medical Group Management Association (NCMGMA) 2017 Administrator of the Year! Each year, NCMGMA and Medical Mutual recognize a healthcare administrator, affiliated with the NCMGMA, who has exhibited exceptional leadership management proficiency and enhanced the effectiveness of healthcare delivery in his/her practice and […]

What are they? Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of essential fatty acid – they are necessary for human health, but our bodies cannot make them. Therefore, we need to get them through food sources, such as fatty fish (salmon, tuna, halibut), plants and nut oils, like flax seed and walnuts. Omega-3 fatty acids are […]

National dietary surveys have found that about 90% of adults, 83% of adolescents, and 97% of children snack every day, sometimes several times per day. All of this snacking between meals contributes to about one-quarter of total calories, the equivalent of a fourth meal. Unfortunately, these aren’t always nutrient-dense calories. Many of the most common […]