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Perception of adult patients with uncontrolled DM type 2 on disease burden, control and on continuous glucose monitoring [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

BACKGROUND: Control of diabetes remains a significant global health problem. The availability of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device has significantly impacted its management; whether it would be a useful tool to engage patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 in their care, is unclear.

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

Center for Family Medicine

This health condition has no apparent symptoms, so doctors must conduct blood pressure readings to diagnose patients. Stage 1 hypertension is diagnosed when the systolic reading is consistently 130 mmHg and up, and the diastolic measurement is 80 mmHg and above. appeared first on Center for Family Medicine - Sherman Texas.

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How to Manage Prediabetes with Food (What Actually Works)

Vida Family Medicine

Being told you have pre-diabetes can feel overwhelming, but there’s good news: food is one of the most powerful tools you can use to manage your blood sugar. At Vida Family Medicine, I’ve helped hundreds of patients improve their blood sugar without extreme dieting or cutting out the foods they love. What is Pre-Diabetes?

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Delivery of healthcare provider’s lifestyle advice and lifestyle behavioural change in adults who were overweight or obese in pre-diabetes management in the USA NHANES (2013–2018)

BMJ

doi: 10.1136/fmch-2021-001139 Prediabetes, a health condition with blood sugar levels higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. In the US, about 11% of people with prediabetes will progress to type 2 diabetes annually.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Disease Diagnosis If a patient visits a hospital with specific symptoms, a primary care doctor diagnoses what they're suffering from. They can do this through physical exams and by sending the patient to the laboratory for blood tests and toxicology reports looking for diseases or illnesses.

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Do You Need a Family Care Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Receive Quality Health Care Having a family care doctor can help ensure that you receive quality healthcare throughout your life. Family care doctors are trained to provide various services, from physical examinations and screenings to immunizations and check-ups.

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Easing Arthritis Pain: Natural Remedies & Medical Treatments

Center for Family Medicine

A former injury, obesity, diabetes, and menopause are other risk factors. Medication and physical therapy If lifestyle changes cannot reduce pain significantly, pain management is a useful tool. Physical therapy (PT) is a non-surgical, natural remedy for arthritis. Finally, consider reducing smoking and alcohol use.

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