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Dexcom G6 vs. Freestyle Libre Which one is better?
This time we are discussing an exciting topic, continued blood glucose monitoring (or CGM) devices, I bought a Dexcom G6, and I want to share with you my experience. Despite an excellent reputation, the Dexcom ^ didn't meet my expectations. And it didn't justify the higher...
New Risk factors for type 2 diabetes, Part 2
In the first part of this blog series, we reviewed an article that showed us how insomnia is one major risk factor for type 2 diabetes; this week, we explore how other hidden risk factors can influence the development of diabetes and its complications. Let's review some of the...
Hidden Atrial Fibrillation part 2.
The previous blog discussed identifying atrial fibrillation and some of the beneficial aspects of new technologies; now, what happens if you have atrial fibrillation? What's the next step? Well, if you do have Afib, you need a physical exam by a doctor to listen to your heart;...
Hidden Atrial Fibrillation part 1.
This week's blog discusses a fascinating topic, Hidden Atrial Fibrillation. We had the opportunity to talk about this with Dr. Ryan Rainer, one of the physicians who works with us in Jubilee Primary Care in Baldwin County, Alabama, and here are our main takes on the topic....
New Risk factors for type 2 diabetes Part 1
This blog explores an exciting new topic: new risk factors for type 2 diabetes. A recent new Sweden-based study in the journal "Diabetologia" has identified 19 risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Even though researchers have widely studied diabetes, further information is still...
Muscle Loss (Sarcopenia): Dangerous & Common
This week's blog discusses a critical topic, muscle, and how muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia, affects cardiovascular health, especially in people over 65 years old. When we talk about muscle loss and frailty, the overlap is enormous. On a practical basis, they're mostly...
Managing Your Risk: The Obesity Paradox – Can Genetics Provide a Clue?
Let's talk about obesity; specifically, the obesity paradox, can fatter be healthier? This sounds like an odd affirmation; the bottom line is: yes, there are times when people can be healthier AND heavier. An example occurs with weight gain associated with smoking. There is...
Understanding Your Heart Attack Risk: Mendelian Randomization, CRP & Obesity
If you read studies about the science of heart attack and stroke prevention, you're going to see this term sooner or later - Mendelian randomization. The age of genetics is clearly upon us. It's one of the things that epidemiologists study – ranging from bone transplant, to...
Major Niacin Study: More Problems: AIM HIGH (pt3)
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed significant issues with the AIM-HIGH trial and how the results found there can be misinterpreted; this time, we will talk about the involvement of pharmaceutical companies and how research influenced the creation of new drugs...