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8 Skin Changes Dermatologists Say Are Worth Mentioning to Your Doctor
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Skin is often the first place metabolic changes show up — sometimes months before a blood test would catch anything. None of these changes mean you have diabetes on their own, but dermatologists say they’re common enough in people with blood sugar issues that they’re worth a mention at your next checkup. Read more…
Diabetes: Why Not All Muscle Loss Looks the Same
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A study of frail older diabetes patients found two distinct sarcopenia phenotypes, each with its own complication risks. Read more…
Why Normal HbA1c Can Hide Metabolic Stress
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A hemoglobin A1c of 5.2% is considered excellent by clinical standards. Normal glucose. Low diabetes risk. Pass the physical. Your doctor tells you everythin… Read more…
SPRINT MIND: Why Your Blood Pressure Isn’t the Same
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The SPRINT MIND trial produced a genuinely important result: intensive blood pressure control (target below 120 mmHg systolic) reduced the risk of mild cogni… Read more…
