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Living With Diabetes: How a CGM Can Help
Using a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGM) can help some patients who have diabetes keep their blood glucose level from… Health care innovations allow patients living with chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure to monitor their condition. This helps them reach…
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Warning Signs of Mental Illness
If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be experiencing mental illness, here’s what to look… are the best resources to use if I want to learn more about mental illness? Resources American Academy of Family Physicians, Mental Health Myths Mental Health…
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors… do to help myself at home? Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children National Alliance for the Mentally Ill: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder National Institutes of Health, MedlinePlus: Obsessive-Compulsive…
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How to Get More Fiber in Your Diet
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plants that aids in digestion and the absorption of nutrients. It reduces… fiber is a type of carbohydrate we eat. Eating the right amount of fiber has been shown to have a range of health benefits. It…
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How Grapefruit Interacts with Certain Drugs
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can cause negative side effects with certain medications… Grapefruit and grapefruit juice have many nutritional benefits. But they can have a negative impact on your health by interfering with your medicine. Before you consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice, check to…
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Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home
Monitoring your blood pressure at home may be necessary for certain medical conditions… Many people monitor their blood pressure at home. They often do this to manage or treat a certain health condition. If you monitor your blood pressure at home, keep a record or…
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Halitosis
Halitosis is another name for bad breath. It can be caused by foods you eat or not taking proper care… your family doctor to find out if a more serious problem is causing it. Bad breath may be a sign of a health problem. Sinus…
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Caring for a Person Who Has Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
Caring for a person who has intellectual or developmental disabilities can be challenging and rewarding… for to help. If so, here are a few tips to help: Tell the doctor about the person’s current and past health issues. Create a “health journal” in a notebook…
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Oral Thrush | Symptoms and Treatment
Thrush is a yeast infection that occurs on your tongue and the lining of your mouth… What is oral thrush? Thrush is a yeast infection. It occurs on your tongue and the lining of your mouth. It can occur in both newborns and adults…
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Vibrio Vulnificus Infection
Vibrio vulnificus is a type of bacteria found in warm seawater and contaminated shellfish. It can cause flu-like symptoms and… What is vibrio vulnificus infection? Vibrio vulnificus s a type of germ (bacteria) found in warm seawater. It comes from contaminated shellfish (especially oysters) or…
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How to Support an Addict
Supporting a loved one who has an addiction, whether to alcohol, drugs, gambling, or something else, can be tough. But… Addiction is a serious disease that can happen to anyone. It affects a person’s brain and behavior. There are many things that people can be…
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Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour taste in the throat and mouth. It… What is heartburn? Despite its name, heartburn doesn’t affect the heart. Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in…
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Flatulence/Gas
Flatulence is another name for gas. It happens when air stays in your abdomen after you eat. It can be… What is flatulence/gas? Flatulence is another name for gas. You’ve experienced it. In fact, it’s normal for people pass gas several times a day…
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Ways to Increase Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men… Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men may have low amounts of…
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Hiding in Plain Sight: Diagnosing Hypothyroidism
A new patient thought her symptoms were just part of getting older. By taking time to ask the right questions,… An important part of being a family doctor is getting to know my patients. Starting with the first visit, I want to build ongoing,…
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A complete blood count test measures the different cells and platelets in your blood to give a doctor a picture… A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets (cells that help your blood…
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Newborn Sleep Routines
Establishing a sleep routine for your newborn will help both the baby and you develop stability and predictability… The first few weeks of your baby’s life can be some of the toughest for you. As your baby adjusts to being out of the womb, your…
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Newborn Reflexes and What They Mean
Newborn babies have limited control over their bodies, but they do have certain behaviors and reflexes that parents need to… Newborn babies are precious, dependent little creatures. They have limited control over their bodies when they first enter the world. However, they are born with…
