by PrevMedHealth | Sep 19, 2020 | Prediabetes & Diabetes
Have you heard about Saxenda and Victoza? Saxenda is a weight loss medication, while Victoza is a diabetes medication. These 2 drugs are the same, though. Both brands refer to the same drug that goes by the generic name “liraglutide.” And liraglutide is one of those... 
by PrevMedHealth | Sep 11, 2020 | Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes
“There are few things that humble me more than my complete and utter buffoonery when it comes to HDL lipidology…” – Peter Attia “It’s true of all of us.” – Thomas Dayspring (Attia, 2020) Thomas Dayspring is a nationally recognized lipidologist. That... 
by PrevMedHealth | Aug 22, 2020 | Prediabetes & Diabetes, Supplements
Glucose can be a big problem. Up to 3/4 of heart attacks and strokes in my patient population are occurring because of insulin resistance and/or full-blown diabetes. A blood sugar level of 140 mg/dL or more damages our eyes, tendons, pancreas, kidneys, and... 
by PrevMedHealth | Aug 12, 2020 | Cognition, Prediabetes & Diabetes
Dr. Dale Bredesen got a lot of media attention when he published in 2017 his book titled “The End of Alzheimer’s.” But is there a potential end for Alzheimer’s disease? Well, not so fast. Let’s look at Dr. Bredesen’s book and see if there’s really an... 
by PrevMedHealth | Jul 22, 2020 | Prediabetes & Diabetes, Sleep & Stress
There’s just not enough focus on sleep. For instance, when kids go to college, they get training on how to study, how to interact with each other, how not to drink (which is a good thing), etc. But they never get training on sleep. Now, as we get older, what do... by PrevMedHealth | Jun 26, 2020 | Prediabetes & Diabetes, Supplements
Berberine has been used in China for a long time. Its usage was as an over-the-counter remedy for bacterial diarrhea. Recently, it has been discovered to have a significant impact on blood glucose levels. How significant? Can berberine replace metformin? Berberine... 