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Kristy France

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At Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Kristy France provides education to enrolled Veterans and their families regarding chronic health problems such as Diabetes, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Kidney Disease. Ms. France also educates patients on Smoking Cessation, Stress/Anger Management and Weight Management.Ms. France has been with the Central Texas VA for 5 years. She holds a Masters degree in Nursing from the University of Phoenix and Bachelors degree in Nursing from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. In addition, Ms. France is a certified Case Manager. She has experience in Telehealth/Care Coordination and Acute Care/Cardiology/Telemetry.


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  • Kristy France
    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    What causes lower extremity swelling?
    Lower extremity swelling can be caused by trapped fluid. Causes of trapped fluid include: acute...  Full Post
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    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    Why are red blood cells wider than white blood cells?
    Red blood cells are wider than white blood cells so that they have more carrying capacity to...  Full Post
  • Kristy France
    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    Does the need for blood pressure medication decrease?
    Making healthy lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, eating healthier (low fat, low salt, no...  Full Post
  • Kristy France
    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    Can high blood pressure be treated with exercise?
    Yes! Regular exercise decreases blood pressure by strengthening the heart and cardiovascular...  Full Post
  • Kristy France
    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    How can I maintain normal blood pressure?
    Healthy lifestyle choices can help you maintain normal blood pressure. Here are some healthy...  Full Post
  • Kristy France
    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    Do only people with type 1 diabetes take insulin?
    No, type 2 diabetics can also be placed on insulin therapy to manage uncontrolled diabetes depending on the severity of the disease. For example, a type 2 diabetic who is unable to continue to take oral medications (for any reason) can be placed on insulin therapy to control blood glucose (sugar)...  Full Post
  • Kristy France
    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    What are the short-term benefits of quitting tobacco?

    Short-term benefits of quitting tobacco include: blood pressure goes down, heart rate slows, temperature of the hands and feet increase as a result of improved circulation, carbon monoxide and oxygen levels return to normal, chance of a heart attack decreases, sense of taste and smell improve, and

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  • Kristy France
    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    Does Levemir cure diabetes?
    Levemir does not cure diabetes but it IS used to manage diabetes. Levemir is a long-acting insulin that is taken once or twice a day to manage blood sugar (glucose) levels in the body. Levemir's purpose is to lower the amount of sugar in your blood.  Full Post
  • Kristy France
    Kristy France has posted a blog entry: Diabetes Education

    Diabetes education enhances self-management skills by improving knowledge of diabetes and thereby improving control over the disease. According to Asha, Pradeepa and Mohan (2004), “Comprehensive patient education is required to provide the patient with the self management skills necessary to achieve good

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  • Kristy France
    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    Is diabetes contagious?
    Diabetes is not contagious. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs because the body does not produce insulin or the insulin is insufficient. Insulin is a hormone produced in the body by pancreatic cells.  Full Post
  • Kristy France
    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    How long does tobacco stay in my system after I quit smoking?
    Approximately twenty minutes after smoking the last cigarette the body begins to respond and recuperate from the tobacco that was consumed/inhaled. The short-term effects after quitting include: improved circulation such as lower heart rate and blood pressure and increased temperature in the hands...  Full Post
  • Kristy France
    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    What is the goal of insulin therapy with type 1 diabetes?
    Individuals with Type 1 diabetes are unable to produce insulin; therefore, the goal of insulin in a Type 1 diabetic is to control blood glucose levels in the body by sustaining a level of insulin similar to that of the body. Type 1 diabetics will sometimes take multiple doses of insulin throughout...  Full Post
  • Kristy France
    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    What can be done to control hypoglycemia?
    To control hypoglycemia, which is a blood glucose (sugar) level less than 70mg/dl, you must monitor blood glucose levels closely. In addition, the amount of carbohydrates that are consumed (eaten) throughout the day need to be closely counted to ensure that blood glucose levels do not drop. A glucose...  Full Post
  • Kristy France
    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    What is the difference in hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?
    Hyperglycemia, or high blood glucose (sugar), is a condition where there are high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood stream. Hyperglycemia is identified when an individual has a blood glucose levels greater than 126 mg/dl. Hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose, is a condition where the levels of...  Full Post
  • Kristy France
    Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    How long will I have to take Zyban for smoking cessation?
    Zyban/Wellbutrin (buproprion hydrochloride) can be taken for up to 6 months to one (1) year for smoking cessation. Zyban should be taking daily one to two weeks before you quit smoking. Zyban can be taken while you smoke because it does not contain nicotine. Zyban helps curb tobacco cravings and...  Full Post