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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

A Health Revolution with Lifestyle Medicine At Edge Family Medicine, we recognize the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in reversing early-stage chronic diseases. As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health. Why Act Now?

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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. Stay Informed Learn as much as you can about your condition.

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Using Machine Learning to advance primary care: an example of predictive modeling of hypertension risk to impact outcomes [Hypertension]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: While hypertension is the most common chronic disease cared for during adult primary care visits, it is challenging to know which hypertensive patients have the highest risk of cardiovascular complications in the future. The model was trained on 80% of the data and validated on 20% of the data.

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Managing vs. Curing Diabetes: What Connecticut Residents Need to Know

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

More than 38 million Americans live with diabetes, a chronic disease that can lead to serious complications if not properly managed. Depending on the type of diabetes you have and your overall health, your doctor may recommend steps like making lifestyle changes, monitoring your blood sugar and taking diabetes medications.

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Hypertension In Seniors: Can Exercise & Diet Save Your Heart?

Center for Family Medicine

Treating Hypertension Hypertension has no cure, but the disease is managed through different interventions like medication and lifestyle changes. A well-balanced diet, stress management techniques, and physical activity can reduce the risk of developing hypertension-related diseases.

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The Consequences Of Obesity: 4 Weight-Related Conditions You Can Avoid

Center for Family Medicine

Obese individuals are also more likely to struggle with a range of chronic diseases or health challenges, which impact the quality of life and even shorten lifespan. Reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that impacts the inability to manage insulin.

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Phase 3 trial finds oral empagliflozin provides safe glycemic control in children with type 2 diabetes

Medical Xpress

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body does not produce enough of the hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar, while cells in the muscle, fat and digestive system simultaneously become less sensitive to it, absorbing less sugar from the blood stream.