By Julie Carrico, MBA, CCRC Not so long ago, the mention of the word “diabetes” conjured up images of insulin and needles and endless finger pricks to check blood glucose levels. In those days, complications caused by Type 2 diabetes – such as blindness, stroke, amputation, kidney failure, and heart disease – were almost inevitable. […]
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From the bottom of her heart, Clinical Research Center nurse – and breast cancer survivor – says thanks to all trial volunteers
By Carlene Chen, RN, CCRC A year ago in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I was diagnosed with breast cancer myself. Believe me, the irony is not lost on me. Twelve months later, I have survived the treatment and am returning to my former health. As we approach Thanksgiving Day, I truly feel the need […]
Participants sought for cardiac risk study
By Julie Carrico, MBA, CCRC The term cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for many types of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. These conditions include heart attack, stroke, heart failure, arrhythmia, heart valve problems and peripheral artery disease (“poor circulation”). Peripheral artery disease occurs when arteries narrowed by the accumulation of fatty […]
Don’t dismiss compliments – just say “thanks”
In the below column, Dr. Cara Wheeler says sometimes we need to swallow our pride and “own” a compliment directed at us. By Cara Wheeler, Psy.D Integrated Behaviorist – The Corvallis Clinic I HATE pickles! I mean, the smell of them actually makes me recoil. If I order a sandwich at a restaurant and ask […]
What is your diabetes tipping point?
By Julie Carrico, MBA, CCRC In our work at The Clinical Research Center we have observed that patient ownership for managing Type 2 diabetes runs the gamut from Rocky Balboa’s “Eye of the Tiger” to Doris Day’s “Que Sera Sera.” For example, some people leave their physician’s office and immediately develop a strategy to plan […]
