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MedGem® Indirect
Calorimeter by HealtheTech™
The MedGem* measurement provides accurate results in 10 minutes or less.
MedGem* is important for monitoring your resting metabolic rate*.
Accurate VO2 and RMR is critical to nutrition assessment for successful
weight management, improved medical outcomes, improved diabetic control,
and overall health and wellness.
Accuracy:
MedGem* has been clinically validated against the "gold
standard" Douglas Bag technique to demonstrate
accurate measurement of VO2 and determination of
RMR |
MedGem
Indirect Calorimetry Metabolic Readings |
MedGem
Metabolism Measurement Service
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*RMR is calculated using the Weir equation and a constant RQ value of
0.85 (RMR. = 6,931 x VO3), Weir, J.B., New Methods for Calculating Metabolic
Rate with Special Reference to Protein Metabolism. JPhysiol, 1949, 109:
pages 1-9.
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$89.00
per
measurement
(in office only)
Check with your insurance
provider to see if they cover MedGem Indirect Calorimetry Metabolic
Readings
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Medical
Nutrition Therapies Group & Associates, LLC (MNTG & Associates,
LLC ), through its’ LiveItHealthy4Life™ program
offers several nutritional service options to fit your lifestyle
needs. You may visit us at one of our three locations (Virginia
Beach – main, Chesapeake & Norfolk – satellite)
OR via our new e-Consultation via the internet or through telephone
consultations in the privacy and convenience of your home or work
as your schedule permits. We are available virtually everywhere!
To schedule
an appointment, select the service option,
complete the payment information, and choose
your appointment. One of our representatives
will send you an email confirmation, and your
initial nutrition consultation forms. If you
have a physician
referral for a diagnosed medical condition
(i.e., Diabetes, High blood pressure, High
Cholesterol, etc.), and seek insurance reimbursement,
please have your health care professional fax
your medical diagnosis and current, pertinent
lab results to 757-499-2017. Your information
will remain confidential as outlined in our
privacy notice.
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