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Understanding Diabetes: Early Signs Families Should Never Ignore

Center for Family Medicine

of the population has diabetes , an endocrine disease caused by the body’s inability to manage blood sugar effectively. Diabetes is a lifelong disease that can be managed with medication and treatment. As the body cannot utilize sugar efficiently, excess sugar is stored as fat, particularly in the midsection.

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Common Mistakes That Can Skew Cholesterol Test Results

Imperial Center Family Medicine

You and your doctor might think you need cholesterol medication immediately. Medications Can Also Lead to Skewed Results Lots of medicines directly alter cholesterol production in the body. Tell your doctor about any new medications before your screening. Yet, once you recover, your levels may return to normal on their own.

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Common Mistakes That Can Skew Cholesterol Test Results

Imperial Center Family Medicine

You and your doctor might think you need cholesterol medication immediately. Medications Can Also Lead to Skewed Results Lots of medicines directly alter cholesterol production in the body. Tell your doctor about any new medications before your screening. Yet, once you recover, your levels may return to normal on their own.