by Horizon Family Medical Group | Sep 21, 2021 | Volume 6, Issue 4
The US Preventative Services Task Force says screening for diabetes and prediabetes should now begin at age 35. The new guidelines were created to help adults who are at risk for developing diabetes to implement lifestyle changes earlier and prevent long-term health...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 3, 2020 | Volume 5, Issue 4
If you’ve watched the news in the last four months, you know most of it is dominated by news about COVID-19. From death rates to case numbers to long-term side effects, there is no shortage of news about how deadly the virus can be. But what about other causes of...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Apr 15, 2016 | 2016 April
Each year the World Health Organization (WHO) holds a World Health Day and picks an important theme to highlight. On April 7th, their theme was diabetes and diabetes awareness. (Source: who.int) Did you know that, according to the International Diabetes Federation,...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Mar 21, 2016 | 2016 March
Did you know that diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of vision loss among people with diabetes, and a leading cause of blindness among working-age adults? It is also one of the four leading causes of blindness in the elderly. People with diabetes are also...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Nov 29, 2015 | 2016 January, Diabetes
Controlling blood sugar levels is paramount in managing your diabetes. Knowing what causes your blood sugar levels to rise or fall helps you make decisions about the kinds of food you eat and the activities in which you engage throughout the day. Eating too much and...