Diabetes mellitus, also known as diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. Diabetes develops when our body cannot absorb sugar (glucose) and use it for energy. This causes an accumulation of extra sugar in our bloodstream. Diabetes comes in...
It is nearly impossible for older adults to avoid becoming a chronic disease statistic due to age, family genetics, and gender. Eighty percent of people aged 65 and up have at least one condition, and 68% have two or more. We most likely have a parent or grandparent...
Primary care physicians diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, prevent disease and maintain health, collaborate with other health providers, and innovate and advance knowledge in patient care and delivery through research. Primary care physicians are aware of...