Updated: June 2023 First, some good news: millions of Americans with diabetes can manage the disease and live healthy, strong lives. Through diet, exercise, taking insulin, and working with their doctors, they can avoid some of the diseases for which they are at greater risk. The bad news? If not properly managed, Type 2 diabetes, […]
Updated June 2023 Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world. It occurs when the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels, leading to high levels of glucose in the bloodstream. This means that blood sugar level maintenance is vital to stay healthy. Managing diabetes can be a difficult and […]
Updated June 2023 Imagine wearing a turtleneck and long pants during the sticky summer heat of August. For millions of Americans with psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, the desire to cover up unsightly red patches outweighs the need for short sleeves and shorts. What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a long-term, chronic skin disease […]
Updated January 2022 Think of your body as if it were a car engine: when every piece is running together in perfect harmony, you get optimal performance. Now suppose that one small thing—a gear, a piston, or a gauge—has malfunctioned. Even though the problem may be with a “small” part of the engine, it affects […]
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are much more than inconvenient and painful—if you don’t get timely treatment, the infection could spread to your kidneys and cause permanent damage. UTIs are very common and one of the conditions we treat as internal medicine doctors in Raleigh. In fact, according to the Urology Care Foundation, UTIs are the second most common type of […]
Your doctor just diagnosed you with Type 2 diabetes. Those three words mean your world is about to drastically change. You’re going to face some health challenges you’ve never anticipated. You may be in shock, or perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed. We don’t want you to worry. We’ll provide all the guidance and tools you need to meet this […]
“Most of the great leaders in medicine in general have come from internal medicine because of the breadth and depth of its academic and clinical work. It draws the best and brightest.” — David Gremillion, MD, FACP, Fellow of the American College of Physicians Internal medicine doctors are specialists that draw upon centuries of scientific […]
Eating healthy always matters. We must eat to live and what we eat affects every cell of our body. Many of us may not have the energy to dedicate to an elaborate eating plan right now. With more people eating at home, I want to give you the tips and suggestions to maintain healthy living. I […]
With the coronavirus pandemic, the very fabric of daily life has changed. We understand that there is a lot of stress and anxiety concerning this situation, and we want you to know that we are here for you. One of the ways we’re serving our patients is by offering telemedicine appointments, where you can meet […]
The pandemic has transformed every aspect of our lives. From social distancing to stay-at-home orders, our world has been transformed. While there are a lot of things that are beyond our control, there are a few things that we can do to make a difference. One of those is to stay healthy both physically and […]