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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

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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Addressing diabetes management in the context of social needs: a qualitative study of primary care providers [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. Population Studied: Purposive sample of care team members (eg, physicians, social workers, diabetes educators, dietitians, community health workers). Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g.,

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Infant Mortality Needs Assessment for Fairborn, Ohio [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

This project is based on a grant given to provide infant mortality health education and promotion interventions to low-income families at Hawthorne Landing, an apartment complex in Fairborn. Study Design This study utilized a combination of qualitative and quantitative design to perform a needs assessment of Fairborn, Ohio.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Because of their health benefits, providers sometimes recommend, and motivated patients sometimes adopt, a plant-based diet to improve their health. Objective: Describe acute changes in insulin requirements among adults with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes in response to DASH and WFPB diets.

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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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Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups 

East Cary Family Physicians

Regular health check-ups are proactive visits to your healthcare provider when you are not experiencing any specific symptoms or ailments. Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. What are Regular Health Check-ups?

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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.