Edge Family Medicine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
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. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The context: Immigrants, particularly those moving from lower to higher-income countries, often exhibit a heightened susceptibility to non-communicable diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes (T2D), which may manifest at an earlier age and present with different complications compared to the native population.
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Center for Family Medicine
JUNE 6, 2025
A blood pressure reading is done with a special cuff that measures the systolic and diastolic numbers in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Hypertension can cause other diseases like diabetes, vision loss, cognitive kidney disease, peripheral artery disease, and heart disease. Can hypertension lead to other diseases?
Imperial Center Family Medicine
APRIL 14, 2025
Accommodate Special Considerations Certain groups are particularly at risk for early heart disease tied to high cholesterol. Finding problems before they compound makes accommodating special considerations, including possible statin use, much more impactful. Healthy living’s preventive payoff gets bigger the earlier it starts.
Vida Family Medicine
AUGUST 26, 2024
From specialized obesity clinics to online services offering quick prescriptions, the options can feel overwhelming. While losing weight is often suggested to lower the risk of chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease, the risk of prescribing weight loss is overlooked.
Hitchcock Family Medicine
MARCH 25, 2022
When to Consider Special Needs It is important to consider whether anything has changed since your last medical examination. The doctor may have noticed a change in your blood pressure or an early indication of diabetes. If a specific problem is identified, you may be referred to a medical specialist who can deal with that issue.
Imperial Center Family Medicine
MAY 26, 2025
In one study , using sesame oil regularly for 90 days significantly improved blood sugar and cholesterol levels in people with diabetes. Save this tropical oil for special occasions versus everyday cooking when managing cholesterol through diet. Look for unrefined sesame oil to get the most cholesterol-lowering benefits.
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