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Thursday, November 23, 2017by kenna.kj

–In recognition of National Diabetes Month, HSHS Medical Group’s “Ask an Expert” features Christie Razavi, MD, an endocrinologist at Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at HSHS Medical Group in Springfield. In this 4-part video series, Dr. Razavi answers common questions about diabetes. In this third episode, viewers will learn the three tools for effectively managing diabetes. These include food choices, physical activity and medications. You’ll also learn smart choices you can make. As an affiliate of the world-renowned Joslin Diabetes Center, an institution of Harvard Medical School, HSHS Medical Group is pleased to share best practices to address this disease.

1The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) estimates that 30.3 million people have diabetes (9.4% of the U.S. population)—23.1 million people are diagnosed and 7.2 million are undiagnosed (23.8% of people with diabetes are undiagnosed). In this special video series of “Ask an Expert”, Dr. Razavi will share valuable diabetes information including symptoms and treatment options.

Dr. Razavi received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. She completed her internal medicine residency and endocrine fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Razavi is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology.

Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at HSHS Medical Group is located at 1118 Legacy Pointe Drive in Springfield, IL. For more information on a referral or to make an appointment, call (217) 787-8870 or visit www.hshsmedicalgroup.org/News-Events/Joslin-Diabetes-Center-Affiliate-at-HSHS-Medical-G.aspx.

Would you like to learn more about this and other important healthcare topics for you or a loved one? “Ask an Expert” showcases quality providers and brings you timely information regarding symptoms, diagnosis and treatment best practices. It is the newest addition to HSHS Medical Group’s growing video library. Episodes can be found on the HSHS Medical Group YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/channel/UCSsd620_W2K-_-IpvrGM-IA and Facebook page and website at www.HSHSMedicalGroup.org.

1The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases--https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/communication-programs/ndep/partner-community-organization-information/national-diabetes-month

2CDC-https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pdfs/data/statistics/national-diabetes-statistics-report.pdf

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