va diabetes patient portal

What is the VA doing to help diabetic veterans?

Today, VA researchers across the country are investigating new and innovative approaches to save the lives and limbs of diabetic Veterans. 1977: Received the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine ( Rosalyn Yalow, PhD ), for developing a new way to measure insulin and other hormones in the blood

How do I log in to the patient portal?

To use the Patient Portal, you must obtain a username and password. This will be assigned to you during your clinic visit. You must have a permanent email address that you check consistently. You may submit a request to change your password at any time by clicking on the option "change/reset password" on the logon page.

What is Vava doing to improve diabetes care?

VA researchers are studying innovative strategies and technologies, including group visits, telemedicine, peer counseling, and internet-based education and case management, to enhance access to diabetes care and to improve outcomes for patients.

How does hypoglycemia affect hospital readmission rates in veterans with diabetes?

Veterans with diabetes who had hypoglycemia or near normal glucose values during their last day of hospitalization had higher rates of 30-day readmission and post-discharge mortality. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Sep 1;104 (9):3679-3691. Prior antibiotic exposure and risk of type 2 diabetes among Veterans.

How does the VA manage diabetes?

Optimizing diabetes management involves a dedicated healthcare team that provides personalized, proactive, patient-driven health care to empower, equip, and encourage Veterans to take charge of their health and to adopt healthy living practices to reduce risks for diabetes-related complica tions. The Understand Your Diabetes Numbers Campaign announced by the Secretary of the VA, highlights the importance of Veterans understanding their numbers in order to manage their diabetes, to be safe, and to achieve their personal lifetime goals. Checking blood sugars, monitoring A1C levels, knowing blood sugar targets, recognizing low blood sugars, and counting carbohydrates are just a few of the ‘numbers’ that Veterans should know.

How many veterans have diabetes?

Consistent with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), diabetes is more prevalent among Veterans compared to the general US population. Nearly 25% of Veterans enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) have diabetes.

What is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases?

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases * (NIDDK) - NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health, which is the nation's medical research agency. They provide research findings and health information to the public.

Why is it important to understand your diabetes numbers?

The Understand Your Diabetes Numbers Campaign announced by the Secretary of the VA, highlights the importance of Veterans understanding their numbers in order to manage their diabetes, to be safe, and to achieve their personal lifetime goals.

What is VAntage Point?

VAntage Point - The officeial blog of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is VA Virtual Medical Center?

VA Virtual Medical Center - A virtual VA Medical Center and Learning Environment for patients and providers. Available from anywhere, at any time.

What is Indian Health Services?

Indian Health Services * - The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Where is Your Vaccine Record?

If you want to go out to eat or get a booster shot, you might need your COVID-19 vaccine card. Get step-by-step directions on how to find your vaccine record online.

Better Than a House Call

House calls are mostly a thing of the past, but you can still see your doctor from home. With internet access and a secure video connection, VA Video Connect makes it possible.

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