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Healthy Microwave Recipes
There are plenty of times in our lives we are not in the mood to turn on the stove, preheat the oven, or fire up the grill. Take out and fast food allow us to eat quickly, but do not always have the healthiest options. There are plenty of recipes online that solely use the […]
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Nutrition Classes Offered at WIMC
Improve your health with our registered dietitian, Kaitlin Slone, RDN, LDN. What You Get: Expert Education & Training Hands-on learning and group discussion with a registered dietitian. All educational materials for the class are provided. Learn About: Reading Food Labels Diabetes Nutrition Plant Based Meals Using Technology for Healthy Lifestyles Diet for Healthy Hearts Nutrition […]
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What is A2 Milk?
According to the literature, more than 10,000 years ago, and before they were domesticated, cows produced only the A2 beta casein protein.1 Around 8,000 years ago a natural gene mutation occurred and was passed on to many breeds.1 Slowly, the A1 beta casein variant became dominant in milk.1 While dairy herds in many parts of […]
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WIMC Now Offering Continuous Glucose Monitoring
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 […]
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October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month!
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), […]
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6 Delicious Low Calorie Drink Ideas
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 […]
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What is Tahini?
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 […]
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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.
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Insurance changes for 2018
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 […]
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Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders and Nutrition
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 […]
