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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than just medication—it demands a long-term partnership with a skilled healthcare provider who understands your individual needs. Choosing the right diabetes doctor can make a major difference in how effectively your condition is managed, your quality of life, and your long-term health outcomes.

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Rural Ontario Complete Lifestyle Medicine Intervention Program (CLIP-ON) [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

It includes 22 weekly group classes and monthly appointments. Population Studied: Adults (≥18yrs) with chronic diseases such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, dyslipidemia, and/or concerns related to body weight (BMI≥25). gender, age, race, education, etc.),

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Addressing diabetes management in the context of social needs: a qualitative study of primary care providers [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. Population Studied: Purposive sample of care team members (eg, physicians, social workers, diabetes educators, dietitians, community health workers).

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Personalized Diabetes Treatment Plans: How Connecticut Specialists Approach Care

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Every year in Connecticut, about 17,000 adults are diagnosed with diabetes, a serious chronic condition. There are many types of diabetes — including type 1, type 2 and gestational — and many factors that affect how the condition changes over time. The doctor will ask questions about your diabetes.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

Our Mesa clinic offers same-week appointments for preventive services, making it convenient for busy families to prioritize their health. These interventions focus on keeping people healthy and addressing risk factors before any symptoms appear.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. Primary care physicians can also provide health promotion education or counseling to help patients care for themselves. Primary doctors are the first stop for medical care.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

Next, we turn to Emily McDonald, the director of the Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network , to discuss her study on the impact of direct-to-consumer educational brochures on gabapentin deprescribing. Additionally, clinicians participated in monthly educational sessions. in the usual care group.