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  • Control de la diabetes en el hogar: elije buenos alimentos

    Medicare Español: Control de la diabetes en el hogar: elije buenos alimentos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Controlar la diabetes puede parecer un trabajo de tiempo completo. Hay tantas cosas que pueden hacer que tus niveles de azúcar en la sangre suban y bajen. Mantenerte al día con todo, requiere tu atención a todas horas del d&iacut...
    • December 18, 2023
  • What You Need to Know About Subrogation

    Blogs: What You Need to Know About Subrogation

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is always on the lookout for ways to help control the rising costs of health care. It’s important that we do so for our members — and our company. So, from time to time, we may look a little bit mo...
    • December 13, 2023
  • Get Big Benefits From a Small Weight Loss

    Blogs: Get Big Benefits From a Small Weight Loss

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Some small changes can have a big payoff. That’s true when it comes to losing weight. If you're carrying extra weight, dropping even 5 percent of your weight can be good for your health. That level of weight loss can help lower your risk of chr...
    • December 5, 2023
  • How Fiber Keeps Your Brain and Heart in Shape

    Blogs: How Fiber Keeps Your Brain and Heart in Shape

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Just about everyone knows eating fiber is the key to keeping you, um…regular. That's just one benefit of the food voted “Most Likely to Make a Middle Schooler Snicker.” It’s true. High fiber foods make you poop. They also ma...
    • December 1, 2023
  • How to Protect Yourself From Health Insurance Scams

    Blogs: How to Protect Yourself From Health Insurance Scams

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    You might be sleeping or taking your dog for a walk. You could be at work, at your kid’s soccer game, or meeting friends for dinner. Life is good, right? You have no idea that scammers down the street, one state over or half a world away are do...
    • November 30, 2023
  • Spotting the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

    Blogs: Spotting the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Whether it’s misplacing the house keys or not remembering the name of your next door neighbor, memory loss is not uncommon for older adults. Still, there are differences between typical memory loss and e...
    • November 17, 2023
  • How Prior Authorization Helps

    Blogs: How Prior Authorization Helps

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Prior Authorization helps make sure prescription medicines are being used safely, as intended and at the best cost. Only a handful of drugs need prior authorization, also called pre-approval. Those are often the ones that cost the most or the ones th...
    • November 16, 2023
  • In-Home Diabetes Care: Make the Most of Your Medication

    Blogs: In-Home Diabetes Care: Make the Most of Your Medication

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Medication, diet and exercise play a big role in managing of your diabetes. So does working closely with your doctor and diabetes team. In fact, the number one thing you can do to manage your disease is talk openly and honestly with your care provide...
    • November 14, 2023
  • Lifestyle Changes and Diabetes

    Blogs: Lifestyle Changes and Diabetes

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    There’s a safe way to get a handle on your diabetes: Create an exercise and diet plan. With exercise, you can help your blood sugar stay in your target range. By making better food choices, you help manage your blood sugar levels and lower your...
    • November 13, 2023
  • How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

    Blogs: How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    The start of a new year seems like the right time to set resolutions. We may even make lists of things we’d like to change. Our lists often include “eat healthy” and “exercise more.” Sometimes it's hard to follow t...
    • November 13, 2023
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    Por qué los niños necesitan un seguro médico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 1, 2021
    Se sabe que los niños tienen un tono de voz suave, son tiernos y tienen una particular atracción para la tierra y los gérmenes. Ser un preadolescente o un niño aventurero también viene con un grado de tos, resfriado...
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    Learn to Live Better with Chronic Pain

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 26, 2021
    Chronic pain takes a toll on your body and mind. But you don’t have to try to handle it on your own. It’s important to know when to reach out for help. What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is constant or recurring physical pain that you hav...
    • 1591 Views
  • Surgeon and Medical Director Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

    Surgeon and Medical Director Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team September 21, 2021
    Women’s health screenings are important to discuss with your health care provider or women’s specialist. In this video, surgeon and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Medical Director Dr. Diana Weber reminds women to talk with their health...
    • 1508 Views
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    Mantén tus dientes y tu boca limpios para una mejor salud general

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect September 2, 2021
    Es fácil dar por sentado tus dientes si no sientes dolor. Pero algunos problemas dentales no causan dolor, especialmente al principio. Y los problemas en la boca pueden llevar a otros problemas de salud. No permitas que eso suceda. Es f&aacute.....
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    Keep Your Teeth and Mouth in Shape for Overall Better Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team September 2, 2021
    You may take your teeth for granted if nothing hurts. But some dental problems don’t cause pain, especially early on. And problems with your mouth can lead to other health problems. Don’t let that happen. It’s easy to cover the basi...
    • 1857 Views
  • Surgeon and Medical Director Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    Surgeon and Medical Director Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team September 1, 2021
    Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States, and it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer, but regular screening...
    • 1455 Views
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    De dolor de cabeza a enfermedad cardíaca: los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos suponen peligros cardíacos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect September 1, 2021
    La próxima vez que compres un frasco de ibuprofeno o de naproxen, lee las letras pequeñas. Verás una advertencia sobre el riesgo de ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales potencialmente mortales. Estos medicame...
    • 3212 Views
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    Cómo aprovechar al máximo una cita con tu médico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 10, 2021
    ¿Verdad que sería genial poder consultar a tu médico cada vez que necesites? Esperar para ver a un proveedor de atención médica puede ser difícil. Y eso nos deja a veces queriendo busca...
    • 4632 Views
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    Infórmate acerca de los beneficios del aguacate en la salud

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 9, 2021
    Las ‘grasas’ no tienen que ser únicamente parte del vocabulario de una alimentación saludable. Los aguacates son una fuente de grasas monosaturadas saludables. Pero en su pulpa cremosa y verde hay muchos otros nutrientes. Po...
    • 2050 Views
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    Cambios en el estilo de vida y diabetes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2021
    Hay una forma segura de mantener tu diabetes bajo control: elabora un plan de alimentación y una rutina de ejercicios. Hacer ejercicio puede ayudarte a mantener tus niveles de azúcar en la sangre en el rango deseado. Elegir mejor los al...
    • 1783 Views
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    Aliméntate, muévete y duerme: Bienestar físico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 3, 2021
    Por más de 30 años, la actividad física ha sido el enfoque principal cuando se promueve la salud en los lugares de empleo. Los retos con podómetros, clases de yoga, programas para perder peso, entre otros, han sido el est...
    • 3002 Views
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    La lucha del Índice de masa corporal (BMI, inglés)

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 1, 2021
    ¿Será el Índice de masa corporal (BMI) el mejor indicador para determinar si tienes el peso ideal o saludable? El BMI mide tu grasa corporal. Este usa tu peso y estatura para calcular tu Índice de masa corporal. Este n&ua...
    • 3191 Views
  • Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

    Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 30, 2021
    Starting at birth your child needs regular health checkups and vaccinations. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Medical Director Dr. Muskaan Behl advises parents to schedule their child’s next well visit and stay up to date on...
    • 1437 Views
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    Consultas con un médico especialista en tratar la diabetes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 7, 2021
    Te dieron la noticia inesperada que tienes diabetes. Tu médico de cabecera te recomienda que monitorees tus niveles de azúcar, comiences un programa de ejercicios y programes una consulta de seguimiento. Tienes mucho en qué pens...
    • 69986 Views
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    Evitar perder la vista por diabetes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 8, 2021
    Para los adultos mayores con diabetes , perder la vista es un problema grave. Si la diabetes no se trata, puede provocar problemas de la vista, como ver borroso o, incluso, ceguera. Afortunadamente, la probabilidad de perder l a vista por diabet...
    • 1715 Views
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