Pre-Diabetes Screening Spanish Fork UT
It is found that screening overweight and obese adults ages 45–74 for signs of pre-diabetes—and treating those who have the condition with lifestyle interventions—would improve quality of life and be cost-effective. Read on for details.
Susan Joy Maturlo, MD
801-429-8095
1055 N 500 W
Provo, UT
Susan Joy Maturlo, MD
801-429-8095
1055 N 500 W
Provo, UT 84604
Specialties
Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism
Education
Medical School: Med Coll Of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 19129
Graduation Year: 1972
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Susan J Maturlo
(801) 429-8095
1055 N 500 W
Provo, UT
(801) 429-8095
1055 N 500 W
Provo, UT 84604
Specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Dr. Keith L. Blauer
801-878-8888
10150 Petunia Way
Sandy, UT
Dr. Keith L. Blauer
801-878-8888
10150 Petunia Way
Sandy, UT 84092
Business
Reproductive Care Center
Specialties
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Insurance
Insurance Plans Accepted: Aetna, Blue Cross, Beechstreet, Cigna, CCN, Coventry, DMBA, Educators Mutual, First Health, Humana, Multi Network, PCHS, PEHP (not Summit), Private Health Care Systems, Select Health (not Select Med), Tall Tree Administratiors, Unicare, United Healthcare
Medicare Accepted: No
Workmens Comp Accepted: No
Accepts Uninsured Patients: Yes
Emergency Care: Yes
Doctor Information
Primary Hospital: Alta View
Residency Training: Obstetrics and Gynecology at Keesler USAF Medical Center in Biloxi Mississippi
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine , 1983
Additional Information
Member Organizations: He is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI), the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), the Society of Reproductive Surgeons (SRS), The Endocrine Soc
Awards: Dr. Blauer has been on the faculty of four medical schools including the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Wright State University (WSU), University of South Carolina (USC) and the M
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Alfred Wayne Meikle, MD
801-583-2787 x2394
615 Arapeen Dr Ste 100
Salt Lake City, UT
Alfred Wayne Meikle, MD
801-583-2787 x2394
615 Arapeen Dr Ste 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Specialties
Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, Internal Medicine
Education
Medical School: Vanderbilt Univ Sch Of Med, Nashville Tn 37232
Graduation Year: 1965
Hospital
Hospital: Univ Of Utah Hosp And Clinics, Salt Lake Cty, Ut
Group Practice: University/Ut Endocrinology
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Dr.Deborah Hackett
(801) 387-7900
4403 Harrison Blvd # 3630
Ogden, UT
Dr.Deborah Hackett
(801) 387-7900
4403 Harrison Blvd # 3630
Ogden, UT 84403
Speciality
Endocrinologist
General Information
Accepting New Patients: Yes
RateMD Rating
3.2, out of 5 based on 4, reviews.
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Dr.Susan Maturlo
(801) 429-8095
1055 N 500 W # 205
Provo, UT
Dr.Susan Maturlo
(801) 429-8095
1055 N 500 W # 205
Provo, UT 84604
Education
Medical School: Med Coll Of Pa
Year of Graduation: 1972
Speciality
Endocrinologist
General Information
Accepting New Patients: Yes
RateMD Rating
2.9, out of 5 based on 11, reviews.
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Dr. Harry H. Hatasaka
(801) 878-8888
10150 Petunia Way
Sandy, UT
Dr. Harry H. Hatasaka
(801) 878-8888
10150 Petunia Way
Sandy, UT 84092
Business
Reproductive Care Center
Specialties
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Insurance
Insurance Plans Accepted: Atena, Beechstreet, BCBS, Cigna, CCN, Coverntry Health, DMBA, Educators Mutal, First Health, Humana, Multiplan Network, PCHS, PEHP (not Summit), Private Health Care Systems, Select Health (not Select Med or Value), Tall Tree Administators, Unicare and Uni
Medicare Accepted: No
Workmens Comp Accepted: No
Accepts Uninsured Patients: Yes
Emergency Care: Yes
Doctor Information
Primary Hospital: Alta View
Residency Training: Case Western Reserve University in obstetrics and gynecology
Medical School: Medical College of Virginia, 1983
Additional Information
Member Organizations: He became the interim Medical Director of the Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine in 1994 and assumed the Medical Directorship in 1997.
Awards: Dr. Hatasaka has an excellent reputation as a board certified reproductive endocrinologist and served as the medical director of the IVF program at the University of Utah from 1994 until 2009.
Languages Spoken: English,Spanish,Chinese
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Dana H Clarke, MD
801-581-7761
615 Arapeen Dr Ste 100
Salt Lake City, UT
Dana H Clarke, MD
801-581-7761
615 Arapeen Dr Ste 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Specialties
Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Md Sch Of Med, Baltimore Md 21201
Graduation Year: 1966
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Heidi L Chamberlain, MD
435-656-5278
1685 W 5400 N
Saint George, UT
Heidi L Chamberlain, MD
435-656-5278
1685 W 5400 N
Saint George, UT 84770
Specialties
Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology
Education
Medical School: Loyola Univ Of Chicago Stritch Sch Of Med, Maywood Il 60153
Graduation Year: 1996
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James Russell Grua
(801) 535-8163
333 S 900 E
Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 535-8163
333 S 900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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November is American Diabetes Month.  Screening overweight and obese adults for pre-diabetes is cost-effective, according to a study by researchers at RTI International, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the University of Michigan, MedStar Research Institute and Indiana University. The study, published in the November issue of Diabetes Care , was funded by the CDC. It found that screening overweight and obese adults ages 45–74 for signs of pre-diabetes—and treating those who have the condition with lifestyle interventions—would improve quality of life and be cost-effective. Research has shown the proper lifestyle interventions can delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. “The U.S. is currently facing an epidemic of diabetes that is closely related to the country’s rising rate of obesity,” says Thomas Hoerger, PhD (right), senior fellow and director of the RTI-UNC Center for Excellence in Health Promotion Economics and the paper’s lead author. “With nearly two-thirds of adults overweight or obese, many Americans are at risk for developing diabetes. Our results indicate that it would be cost-effective to actively screen overweight and obese adults for pre-diabetes and provide interventions to those who are found to have pre-diabetes.” Screening and lifestyle interventions to qualifying patients could save the healthcare system $8,181 to $9,511 per year of life. If you have concerns about developing diabetes, see your healthcare provider to schedule the ... |
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