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Personalized Diabetes Treatment Plans: How Connecticut Specialists Approach Care

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Every year in Connecticut, about 17,000 adults are diagnosed with diabetes, a serious chronic condition. There are many types of diabetes — including type 1, type 2 and gestational — and many factors that affect how the condition changes over time. The doctor will ask questions about your diabetes.

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Cardiovascular Risk After Hysterectomy Highest for Young Women

Physician's Weekly

The analysis controlled for menopausal hormone therapy, marital status, income, race, BMI, alcohol use, physical activity, diet, parity, and personal and family history of hypertension, diabetes, myocardial infarction, and stroke.

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Is a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist right for me?

Vida Family Medicine

In reality, GLP-1 receptor agonists have been available for many years for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (Victoza, Trulicity, etc) and for weight loss (Saxenda), while tirzepatide is new in the last few years. Then together, we come to a decision that is right for them. This approach is not one-size-fits-all and it takes time.

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What Is The Best Example Of Preventive Care?

Mesa Family Physician

Key examples include: Well-child visits at regular intervals Childhood immunization series Developmental screenings Vision and hearing tests Dental health promotion Nutrition and physical activity counseling Safety education (car seats, bicycle helmets, etc.)