BMJ

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

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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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

As rates of MASLD, which is linked to obesity and diabetes, rise, new therapies have emerged, but better diagnostic and monitoring strategies are needed. Srivastava: The findings can significantly influence patient care by encouraging clinicians to prioritize weight management in MASLD treatment plans.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 26, 2025

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. In this post, I’ll explain what pre-diabetes really means and how eating balanced meals can support your body in managing blood sugar more effectively. What is Pre-Diabetes?

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

According to Healthcare IT News, however, less than 68% of Millennials have a primary care physician. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial. For instance, if you are pre-diabetic, your doctor can work with you to help reduce your risk of diabetes.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 26, 2025

PW : How can early obesity prevention improve the future of pediatric care? Ihuoma Eneli, MD, MS: Childhood obesity is associated with physical and psychosocial comorbidities that negatively affect the child’s health and quality of life. In addition, obesity in childhood often persists into adulthood `.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

Medical conditions: Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease can increase the risk of glaucoma. Incorporate Physical Activity : Engage in regular aerobic exercise, as studies suggest it can help lower intraocular pressure, improve blood flow to the retina, and benefit the optic nerve.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Early Detection of Health Issues: One of the primary benefits of regular health check-ups is early detection. Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

Officials are also working to improve access to physical therapy, diagnostic imaging and outpatient surgery. More fundamental reform will be needed to address the ubiquitous barriers to care imposed by insurance firms.” Still, some experts remain skeptical. Talk is cheap,” Gaffney said.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

In our third segment, we explore Amy Linskys study that examined the effect of patient-directed educational materials on clinician deprescribing of potentially low-benefit or high-risk medications, such as proton pump inhibitors, high-dose gabapentin, or risky diabetes medications. And so those are all options that are available.

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GeriPal

MAY 11, 2023

A lot of these are more vascular risk factors: hypertension, certainly; diabetes; obesity. Physical activity is a big one. But there are some things that we really think we can modify: the vascular risk factors, sleep, physical activity, maybe cognitive activity, and what kind of bang for the buck could we get? I like to tease.

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Edge Family Medicine

APRIL 10, 2025

Establishing a long-term relationship with a primary care provider can make a profound difference in how effectively your health is managed over time. Why Primary Care Relationships Matter A trusted PCP gets to know you — not just your chart. Preventive Care that Works Primary care is your first line of defense.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Discover the Best Primary Care in Michigan As an experienced doctor who has worked with thousands of patients across Michigan, I can confidently say that finding the right primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. What is Primary Care? A family pediatrician.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

APRIL 29, 2025

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential men’s health screenings, how often they’re needed, and why choosing a skilled primary care doctor in Valley Village — like Dr. Bazel — can make all the difference in your long-term health. Diabetes Screening Type 2 diabetes can develop without obvious warning signs.

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GeriPal

JUNE 20, 2024

Alex 00:30 And we’re delighted to welcome Alison Huang, who’s a primary care doc and researcher and professor of medicine, urology, and epi-biostats at UCSF in the division of General Internal Medicine. George, welcome to the GeriPal podcast. George 00:28 Hi, guys. Nice to be on. Alison and I go way back. Eric 28:48 Yeah.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Diabetes is and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. of the adult population) in Colorado have diagnosed diabetes, and that every year approximately 34,291 people are newly diagnosed? Understanding what diabetes is and how it affects your body are key to awareness. Below are descriptions of each.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

So, the question becomes, what, if anything, should we do differently in the primary care setting to diagnose the disease? On todays podcast, weve invited Nathaniel Chin back to the GeriPal podcast to talk about what primary care needs to manage this new world of Alzheimers disease effectively. Great to be back.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Regular visits to a primary care clinic can make a world of difference in your overall health. Your ongoing appointments help foster a strong patient-doctor relationship , making it easier to discuss your concerns and receive personalized care. Building a relationship with your primary care doctor should be a priority.

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 11, 2025

The answer: preventive medicine is sometimes called wellness care or health maintenance , and it’s a core part of primary care. Primary Care and Preventive Care: How They Work Together Primary care providers are often your main point of contact in the healthcare system. Are they the same?

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

The Hidden Benefits of Regular Check-ups You Might Be Missing Many residents of Mesa and the surrounding Arizona communities don’t realize that preventive care goes far beyond just “checking the box” for your annual physical.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

APRIL 25, 2024

There are also important types of preventive medical care that need to be done as well with your family care physician. who have a primary care provider have 19% lower odds of premature death than those who only see specialists for their care when needed. Preventative care is crucial to your long-term health.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

Most sore throats heal on their own, but severe cases may require urgent care. Learn more about which symptoms mean you should go to urgent care or the ER, as well as when to use telehealth or see a primary care doctor. If your symptoms get worse before your appointment, you may need to go to urgent care.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Michigan residents have been buzzing about a primary care clinic that’s setting a new standard for healthcare across the state. Whether you’re in Detroit , Corunna , Lansing , Royal Oak , or Van Buren , this clinic is offering comprehensive care that puts patient well-being first. Here’s why everyone is talking about it!

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Alex 00:12 We have a guest host who has requested this episode, Matt Shuster, who’s a geriatrician and palliative care doc. And also I was in the HVMA primary care program. He was describing his, like, 87 year old grandma who was placed on a low salt diabetic diet. He’s in Boston. Eric 12:21 Yeah.

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GeriPal

JUNE 19, 2025

Gender expression is your physical outward manifestation of how you express your gender identity. Is that because they have higher rates of chronic conditions like diabetes, coronary disease, tobacco use, things like that, or is there something else that’s going on? And of note, these concepts are not mutually exclusive.

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GeriPal

JUNE 15, 2023

Alex: And joining us via Zoom, we have Charlotta Lindvall, who is a palliative care physician researcher who studies the intersection of natural language processing and communication data at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, where she also works in clinical informatics. Welcome to the GeriPal podcast, Charlotta. Charlotta: Thank you. Eric: Yeah.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

To start with assessing all these syndromes and palliative care related problems and geriatric syndromes, so that we can create interventions that allow people to receive the cutting edge therapies. And then the duo, physical and cognitive function, those are the seven that… Alex: Oh, that’s a good way of remembering it.

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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

And in my medical training, becoming a primary care doctor, I realized that older adults, women and men were having a lot of these same symptoms. The redness and on their physical exam they’ve got new redness on their leg. And so that was one, very interesting to me. And I’m going to prescribe it.” Alex: Right.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Alex 00:27 And we’re delighted to welcome for the first time, guest Bill Ander e ch, who’s a primary care internist and senior scholar in Sutter Health’s program in M edicine and Human Values, a program that he co-founded with a former UCSF faculty member, Al Johnson. He was a terrible diabetic.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Tertiary Prevention: Managing Existing Conditions Tertiary preventive care focuses on managing existing chronic diseases to prevent complications, improve quality of life, and reduce the negative impact of disease. These measures are taken after a disease has been diagnosed.

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