Louisiana ranks 3rd in nation for highest diabetes rate, study says
Louisiana has the third-highest rate of diabetes in the US, with 14.5% of adults diagnosed, and the cost of treating diabetes has risen 769% since 2000.
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) — Amid a push from Gov. Patrick Morrisey to improve the health of West Virginians, a new report says that nearly one in every six adults in the Mountain State has diabetes. According to a new report from ValuePenguin by LendingTree, West Virginia has the highest rate…
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) — Rapides Regional Medical Center is hosting a series of free and low-cost health events throughout November to promote community wellness and education. Nov. 5: Skin Cancer Screening A free skin cancer screening will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Day Surgery Department at…
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Diabetes affects millions of people in the world and their day-to-day activities. For some, it can be life-threatening. Dr. Ammar Husan, a physician at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, said getting checked out is the first step. "The first thing to know is if you are diabetic…