{"id":165,"date":"2015-01-11T17:33:54","date_gmt":"2015-01-11T22:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bujoldmd.com\/?page_id=165"},"modified":"2026-02-18T15:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T20:26:45","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bujoldmd.com\/?page_id=165","title":{"rendered":"Patient Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This page\u00a0will help you find out more about your general health and answer questions about any health problem you may have. In addition, you will be able to find information on drugs or herbal products you take and interactions which may be harmful to your health when taking more than one drug or herbal product together.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”peacoc”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Patient Education<\/span><\/p>\n

FamilyDoctor.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Web MD<\/a><\/p>\n

Addresses All Your Travel Concerns<\/span><\/p>\n

Centers for Disease Control – Travel<\/a><\/p>\n

Safe Alternative Medication Recommendations<\/span><\/p>\n

Nu Skin<\/a><\/p>\n

Unicity Network<\/a><\/p>\n

Seize the Awkward: You Tube Videos about your Mental Health (and how to start the conversation about awkward moments)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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https:\/\/seizetheawkward.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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You Tube Videos About Your Health<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/DocMikeEvans\/videos<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”peacoc”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo#t=56″ title=”Why Exercise Matters, a You Tube Teaching Moment”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”peacoc”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”53″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]1. ITriage \u2013 Health, Doctor, Symptoms, and Healthcare Search: Patients now<\/span>
\n have access to an endless amount of health information right in their pockets.<\/span>
\n This app allows them to check their symptoms and easily locate a physician or<\/span>
\n hospital in the vent of an emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Diabetes App \u2013 Blood Sugar Control, Glucose Tracker, and Carb Counter.<\/span>
\n Outside of the physician\u2019s office, patients with diabetes often struggle to monitor<\/span>
\n their condition. This app provides a food database for patients to track their<\/span>
\n consumption. It also allows physicians to monitor any fluctuations. The price is<\/span>
\n $6.99, but a lite version is available for free.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. ICookbook Diabetic \u2013 Recipes and nutritional information plus health<\/span>
\n articles for people with diabetes. When it comes to cooking healthy, patients<\/span>
\n may need some inspiration. Developed by dietitians, this app provides diabetic<\/span>
\n friendly recipes, as well as tools for meal planning and grocery shopping.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Diabetes in Check \u2013 With digital coaching from certified diabetes educators,<\/span>
\n patients can eat better, get active, and lower their blood sugar. This app provides<\/span>
\n constructive feedback as well as tools such as barcode scanners and meal planners<\/span>
\n that will help them control their Type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Glucose Companion \u2013 This app is a handy blood sugar and weight tracker. It<\/span>
\n offers comprehensive monitoring of a patient\u2019s diabetes, and it allows patients to<\/span>
\n resent a complete log to their physician at their next appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Blood Pressure Monitor \u2013 Family Lite: This app allows patients to monitor<\/span>
\n their blood pressure and weight on the go. It comes with a lifetime data<\/span>
\n visualization and statistics reporting. It also displays medication correlations.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. HeartWise Blood Pressure Tracker \u2013 Monitoring blood pressure at home<\/span>
\n doesn\u2019t have to be difficult for patients. This is the easiest application to use for<\/span>
\n recording blood pressure, resting heart rate, and weight. It also allows patients to<\/span>
\n import their existing records.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Mayo Clinic Health Community \u2013 This app provides access to an online<\/span>
\n health community, where patients can connect with and learn from other patients<\/span>
\n experiencing similar health issues. It offers a members-only discussion forum, as<\/span>
\n well as medical news and information from the Mayo Clinic.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Tummy Trends \u2013 Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Tracker:<\/span>
\n Patients can track their IBS symptoms, exercise habits, water intake, fiber intake<\/span>
\n and stress levels. An interactive graph allows them to share their report with their physician.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. iCalcRisk \u2013 Encourage patients to adopt healthier lifestyles by calculating their<\/span>
\n cardiac risk. Physicians can use the visualizations in this app to show how they\u2019re<\/span>
\n managing cholesterol, controlling blood pressure, and lowering their risk of heart attack.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”peacoc”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Apps<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”225″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”custom_link” link=”http:\/\/www.goodrx.com\/mobile”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]GoodRx<\/a> is a\u00a0app that allows you to look up the best price for any drug at any pharmacy in the area and provide you with coupons to defray the cost. A great site in this era of rising pharmacy costs!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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