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Demystifying Diabetes

East Cary Family Physicians

Insights from East Cary Family Physicians In this blog, we’re diving into one of the most prevalent health conditions worldwide: diabetes. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, caring for someone with diabetes, or seeking to enhance your knowledge, this guide aims to provide valuable insights and practical tips.

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The Importance of Diabetic Retina Exams: Safeguarding Vision in the Face of Diabetes

Family Physicians of Greeley

Living with diabetes requires a vigilant approach to healthcare, and one crucial aspect often overlooked is regular diabetic retina exams. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the significance of diabetic retina exams and why they are essential for individuals managing diabetes.

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Key Facts GPs Should Know About GLP-1 Analogs

Family Medicine Initiative

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. Both the FDA and EMA recommend that doctors monitor patients with diabetic retinopathy who are undergoing semaglutide treatment closely. semaglutide 1.0 mg or placebo in 2019.

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The Link Between Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease

Vascular Physician

The Link Between Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease Diabetes is a serious health condition that causes a person's blood sugar to rise because their body does not produce or use insulin properly. It is estimated that between 20-30% of people with diabetes also have PAD.

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Renal Artery Stenosis: Is It Common & Life Threatening?

Vascular Physician

As a result, your kidneys may not be able to properly function, which can lead to other serious health complications. Narrowed arteries make it harder for oxygen-rich blood to travel from your heart to your kidneys. How Common is RAS? RAS affects over 200,000 people in the United States every year.

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What Happens if Peripheral Arterial Disease is Left Untreated?

Vascular Physician

Because of this, it is important to address vascular complications as soon as they arise, including Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). If left untreated, PAD may progress over time and can lead to more serious health complications. Maintaining a healthy circulatory system is a critical part of living a long, healthy life.

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Reasoning during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Clinical Problem Solvers

No prior history of atrial fibrillation – just hypertension and diabetes. The second major factor complicating our diagnostic reasoning during this time is the dramatic shift in prevalence of the disease in the community. It started off like any other cardiology admission that we’d had during that month.

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