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Resources, Videos, and Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease where your body does not make insulin, or can’t use the insulin that your body makes. Insulin is made by the pancreas. Insulin lowers blood sugar (glucose) levels. Too much blood glucose can damage your organs and nerves.
What is Endocrinology?
Endocrinology is the area of medicine related to the endocrine system, which is the system that controls hormones.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please ensure you have a current list of medications with you. If you are followed for diabetes, please have your blood sugar records - either an updated log book or upload your readings from your Freestyle or Dexcom device.
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Please get blood work done one week before your appointment. In special situations, blood work or urine testing may be required 3-4 weeks in advance.
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If you require a renewal of your medication(s), please speak to Dr. Huynh at the time of your appointment. Aside from special situations, Dr. Huynh does not refill phone or fax prescriptions from your pharmacy. In this case, please speak to your family doctor.
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Through Medeo Health, the office is able to create a direct and secure line of communication with patients. This service is free.
Once connected, you will be able to send and receive files such as lab requisitions, insurance forms, blood sugar readings and blood pressure readings. The office also sends appointment notifications through Medeo Health.
All of this can be done from your phone via the Medeo Health App or your home computer. The office requires a valid email address to send you a link to register for the program.