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Diabetes Management: What a Supportive, Proactive Plan Looks Like
by: Leslee Mcelrath, MDPublished on: 21/04/2026A supportive diabetes plan isn’t about perfection—it’s about clear goals, smart monitoring, and lifestyle habits you can actually keep. Learn what proactive, insurance-based primary care diabetes management can look like, step by step.
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How Insurance Is Used at Monarch Ideal Care (and What Patients Should Know)
by: Leslee Mcelrath, MDPublished on: 07/04/2026Learn how insurance works at Monarch Ideal Care, what plans are accepted at a high level, what to expect at your visit, and why the practice does not participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
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Thyroid Dysfunction: Symptoms Women Commonly Overlook
by: Leslee Mcelrath, MDPublished on: 20/03/2026Many thyroid symptoms in women are easy to dismiss as stress, aging, or “just hormones.” Learn the overlooked signs of thyroid dysfunction, which tests to ask for, and how Dr. Leslee’s patient-centered approach helps you get clear answers and a practical plan.
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