article thumbnail

How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues.

article thumbnail

The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obesity can be effectively managed—and even reversed—through the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, social connection, and avoidance of harmful substances. Early intervention is key to reversing chronic diseases.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Key Facts GPs Should Know About GLP-1 Analogs

Family Medicine Initiative

I therefore reviewed the main research studies and guidelines and tried to summarize them briefly and clearly in this article. 4 Chronic Kidney Disease The FLOW trial randomized 3,534 patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes and started treating them with s.c. How effective are GLP-1 analogs for weight loss?

Diabetes 130
article thumbnail

Remote Monitoring for Blood Sugar Control in the USA

Dr. Zaar

Introduction: Those with diabetes must make sure their blood sugar levels are under control. The article goes into detail about remote monitoring, its advantages, and how you can begin using it. Because of remote monitoring, patients in the USA can monitor their blood sugar at home and talk to health experts in real time.

article thumbnail

Approach to steatotic liver disease in the office: Diagnosis, management, and proposed nomenclature

Canadian Family Physician

Sources of information Individual articles published mainly in the past 2 years, found using PubMed and Google Scholar. Known complications of metabolic syndrome and advanced liver disease are often present at the time of diagnosis. Main message Steatotic liver disease is one of the most common diseases encountered in general practice.

article thumbnail

Q&A: Physicians Weigh Improvements in MASLD Treatment Against Gaps in Assessment Strategies

Physician's Weekly

As rates of MASLD, which is linked to obesity and diabetes, rise, new therapies have emerged, but better diagnostic and monitoring strategies are needed. Dr. Fontana: As this article highlights, we need to work in parallel to develop more sensitive and specific tools to detect liver inflammation and fibrosis.

article thumbnail

Helping Patients Preserve Muscle Mass During Weight Loss

Physician's Weekly

The findings were presented in an abstract at the American Diabetes Association 85th Scientific Sessions. However, the concurrent loss of muscle mass—even in the context of favorable fat loss—can cause health complications, particularly in older adults.