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

Dr. Zaar

Understand the Different Types of Diabetes Doctors Before searching for a diabetes doctor, it’s important to understand the types of medical professionals who treat Type 2 diabetes: Primary Care Physician (PCP): Often the first point of contact, they handle basic diabetes management. Do they explain things in simple, clear terms?

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Internist : Specializes in adult medicine. They are trained exclusively to treat adults and often handle more complex conditions. In fact, many internists serve as primary care providers (PCPs) for adults. They are well-equipped to manage chronic diseases, provide routine screenings, and guide preventive strategies.

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"Is Your Primary Care Physician in Michigan Really the Best? Here’s How to Find Out!"

Plum Health

The Definitive Guide to Selecting the Best Primary Care Physician in Michigan Choosing the right primary care physician (PCP) can feel like a daunting task, especially when you're looking for convenience and quality in a bustling state like Michigan. However, not all walk-in clinics provide the continuity of care that a traditional PCP might.

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Your First Line of Defense Against Illness

Mesa Family Physician

Your primary care provider (PCP) is the one who helps you implement a preventive strategy and adjust it as your needs evolve. Primary Care and Preventive Care: How They Work Together Primary care providers are often your main point of contact in the healthcare system. So when people ask: What is primary care and preventive care?

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Guidelines or Goals in Heart Failure: A Podcast with Parag Goyal, Nicole Superville, and Matthew Shuster

GeriPal

Because I think we have someone special, a guest host. And often patients are told there’s no cardiovascular problem, you don’t have heart failure, you’re older, or maybe it’s from another chronic condition or. And, you know, this is back and forth between the PCP and the cardiologist.