Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes
Medicine To Lower Cholesterol
Why did my doctor prescribe cholesterol-lowering medicine for me? Lowering your bad cholesterol (also called LDL, or low-density lipoprotein) can reduce your risk of having… Continue Reading
The Choice Is Yours
Most of us have heard of Terri Schiavo. Terri had a heart problem and slipped into a coma in Florida in her 20s. Terri had… Continue Reading
Diabetes and Foot Health – Part 1 Medicare/Medicaid Diabetic Shoe Program
The Relationship Between Diabetes and Foot Problems Many people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of decreased circulation and nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy). These… Continue Reading
Heart Disease and Stroke Can They Be Prevented?
Heart attack and stroke are the leading causes of death in the United States, accounting for nearly one million deaths annually. Of patients who experience… Continue Reading
Preventing Heart Disease and Stroke
Heart attack and stroke are the leading causes of death in the United States, accounting for nearly one million deaths annually. Of patients who experience… Continue Reading
Why Should I Treat Diabetes?
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), approximately 18 million people in the United States have diabetes and of those, about five million people… Continue Reading
