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Understanding components of Maternal Diet among those diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and/or Hypertension in Flint, MI [Community based participatory research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and Gestational Hypertension (GHTN), each linked to poor maternal and infant health outcomes, affect an average of 5-10% of US pregnancies. Study Design and Analysis: This cross-sectional study utilized self-reported baseline data from a longitudinal study.

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Acute changes in insulin requirements in response to plant-based dietary interventions. [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Among adults with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes, however, there is limited research regarding acute insulin dosing changes following dietary adoption of plant-based diets, which makes it difficult to provide anticipatory guidance and may lead to hypoglycemia if insulin reductions are not properly anticipated.

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The Food Costs of Healthier Eating: a Post-Hoc Analysis of a Diabetes Intervention using Plant-Based Diets [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Americans fall short of dietary recommendations, which has contributed to the increasing prevalence of obesity and diabetes. Objective: Using actual diet records, we analyzed food costs of baseline diets of adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) as well as therapeutic DASH and WFPB diets. The diets were ad libitum.

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How Sprouts Enhance Your Health for Better life for You

Rao Doctor

When seeds germinate, they produce more antioxidants, which can help combat chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer. The enhanced digestibility means that your body can utilize the nutrients more effectively, leading to improved overall health.

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Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups 

East Cary Family Physicians

Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. Utilize health check-ups as an opportunity to discuss any stress, anxiety, or emotional struggles you may be facing.

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Clinical Reasoning Corner: Pre and Posttest Probability – Jack Penner

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Objectives Define pre and posttest probability Demonstrate the utility of pre and posttest probability in diagnostic reasoning Practice applying pre and posttest probability in clinical decision making What are Pre and Posttest Probabilities? The utility of each test is a product of the test characteristics and the clinical scenario.

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Body Mass Index versus Percent Body Fat as a Predictor of Mortality in Men Aged 20-49 [Cardiovascular disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Other body composition measures may have more utility in practice. Significantly more subjects had a waist circumference >40 inches, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia in the BF% >= 28% group than the BMI >=25 group, but there was no difference in diabetes, calorie intake, or nutrient intake.