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Associates in Family Medicine has received Level 3 NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered pr... -
If physician assistant Michele Cain tries to live by one rule, it’s this: always keep an open eye and an open heart. From overcoming personal adversit...
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At Associates in Family Medicine, we take pride in cultivating community-centered care, which is why we’re excited to bring our services to an expandi... -
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” – or so the saying goes. But for pediatric and family nurse practitioner and seasoned mountain biker Mic... -
If physician assistant Michele Cain tries to live by one rule, it’s this: always keep an open eye and an open heart. From overcoming personal adversit...
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Associates in Family Medicine has received Level 3 NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered pr... -
In Northern Colorado, we are extremely fortunate to have beautiful weather to call us outdoors, access to local farms and fresh produce, and bike trai... -
If physician assistant Michele Cain tries to live by one rule, it’s this: always keep an open eye and an open heart. From overcoming personal adversit...
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“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” – or so the saying goes. But for pediatric and family nurse practitioner and seasoned mountain biker Mic...
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On December 3 and 16, join Associates in Family Medicine for one of Fort Collins’ brightest holiday traditions — the annual Garden of Lights celebrati...
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Saying goodbye is never easy… especially when it means bidding farewell to such a sincere, steadfast, invaluable member of our team. Dr. Steven Tippin...
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While Mary Poppins believed in “a spoonful of sugar,” we’re in support of an alternative method to “help the medicine go down”: acts of gratitude. Pra...
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For Dr. Stephanie Sayers, her work, relationships, and even hobbies all share a common trait: the drive to constantly do better and keep learning…plus...
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Learn more about: Carb & Calorie Counting, Cookbooks & Recipes, Exercise and Weight Control, and Meal Planning & Nutrition!
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Below are some apps for Android and/or iPhone as well as some online resources that you may find helpful for weight loss, tracking blood sugars, meal ...
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Stress is a different experience for each of us and can have both mental and physical affects. Here are some tips to consider when trying to manage yo...
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Depression can happen to anyone – and does happen to one in four of us over our lifetimes. Different factors that make depression more likely include ...
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Living with a chronic condition can have a substantial impact on your day-to-day emotions and overall mental health. It’s important to obtain the reso...
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Having sweetened beverages throughout the day can quickly add extra sugar and calories to your daily recommended amounts. As a result, people who drin...
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Carbohydrate counting is a method of calculating the grams of carbohydrates you consume in your meals and snacks. It can help you manage your blood gl...
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Find some great new low-carb snacks to help you out throughout day!
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Learning how to read a food label can help you manage your calorie, sodium, carb, and fat intake. On a whole, it is a great tool to help you make heal...
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A diabetes meal plan can help guide you through how much and what kinds of food you can choose to eat for meals and snacks. Creating a meal plan that ...
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Being physically active and getting enough exercise is important for everyone, but especially if you have diabetes. Exercise has so many health benefi...
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Have you wondered how alcohol can affect diabetes? Many people with diabetes can tolerate small to moderate amounts of alcohol, but it’s best to consu...
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Having Diabetes shouldn’t stop you from doing the things you want to do. Keeping your diabetes in stable control will help with being able to Suitcas...
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While most people with diabetes understand the importance of eating food prepared at home where you can control the portions and amount of sugar used,...
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We all love parties – the friends, the fun, the FOOD. But how can you survive the holiday party season without packing on the extra pounds? By followi...
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From the American Diabetes Association: What is an A1C? The A1C is a blood glucose test that may also be reported as estimated average blood glucose (...
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What to know about high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) when living with diabetes:What is hyperglycemia?
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What to know about low (hypoglycemia) blood sugar when living with diabetes: What is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?
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Diabetes increases risk of tooth decay, early gum disease (gingivitis) and late gum disease (periodontitis.) Gum disease can also cause higher blood ...
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Here are some quick tips on how to manage your diabetes when you're feeling down and out.
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Foot care is important because diabetes can impair circulation and/or cause nerve damage and loss of sensation, which can lead to problems such as inf...
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Colorado-born-and-bred Dr. Bryan Reider lives, works, and plays by the Spartan motto: “Commit. Be Fit. Do Work.” His love of a good challenge, not to ...
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Come in for an outpatient pregnancy test! We like to have you come in for a urine pregnancy test so we can get you set up for the care you need right ...
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If physician assistant Morgan Swinehart could share one piece of advice with her patients, it would be this: “Live the life that makes you most ground...
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At Associates in Family Medicine, we’ve always known that healthy communities don’t just happen. They require planning, support, and action. Which is ...
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Tips for maintaining healthy eyes and vision with diabetes. Aim to keep both your blood sugar levels and your blood pressure under control. Complete a...
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While the study of medicine requires hefty doses of science, the practice of medicine is in many ways an art. Just ask Dr. Tom Nevrivy, veteran family...
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At Associates in Family Medicine, we take pride in cultivating community-centered care, which is why we’re excited to bring our services to an expandi...
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Of the many Colorado State University sports enthusiasts throughout Northern Colorado and beyond, few are as “Forever-Green” as Dr. Steve Broman—longt...
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Don’t be fooled by the gnarly appearance of these oddly shaped tomatoes. With 40 percent of your daily vitamin C requirement, heirloom tomatoes pack q...
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When you first encounter Dr. Stacie Johns, a few things really stand out about this seasoned family physician: her warm smile, personable nature, and ...
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Keep health conditions at bay with a pint (or two) a day. “Mary Poppins” taught us that “a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” But sugar’s ...
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Associates in Family Medicine (AFM) has always made it a point to treat the whole person—body and mind. We’ve never been fans of slapping a Band-Aid o...
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For physician assistant Kristina Sandstedt, the words of the late great American psychologist Abraham Maslow pretty much sum up her philosophy on life... -
Like good health, one of the other factors that can play a large role in someone’s well-being involves having a place to call home.
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According to Dr. Shelley Moore, there are two vitamins most critical to physical and mental wellbeing: vitamin C (for community) and vitamin N (for na...
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When asked what she would be if she weren’t a nurse practitioner, horse enthusiast Lindsay Conway can hardly rein in her excitement. “Well, if I could...
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Associates in Family Medicine (AFM) has always made it a point to treat the whole person—body and mind. We’ve never been fans of slapping a Band-Aid o...
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File this under “Things we already know but never tire of hearing,” kind of like when your test results come back and your cholesterol has dropped aga...
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For Dr. Mellyna McGlothlin, life has been an ebb-and-flow journey of tough currents and smooth seas. Yet from her early years growing up in Brazil (an...
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On December 3 and 18, join Associates in Family Medicine for one of Northern Colorado’s best holiday traditions—the annual Garden of Lights celebratio...