There haven’t been many studies about starting statins in people as old as you. However, I can tell you that an 84-year-old man has a high risk of heart disease simply by being 84, even if his ...

I am a healthy 84-year-old who exercises regularly, eats meat and dairy sparingly, doesn’t smoke, and has a BMI about 25. (I’m 6 feet, 1 inch tall, at 185 pounds.) My yearly wellness test was ...

underscoring the need for a more holistic approach to diabetes management. Setting realistic benchmarks could include ...

I am a healthy 84-year-old who exercises regularly, eats meat and dairy sparingly, doesn’t smoke, and has a BMI about 25. (I’m 6 feet, 1 inch tall, at ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a healthy 84-year-old who exercises regularly, eats meat and dairy sparingly, doesn’t smoke, and has a ...

A couple of my friends in similar situations took the nuclear stress test (due to age and diabetes); one ended up with two stents, and another underwent triple bypass surgery. Neither had any prior ...

Managing diabetes effectively requires constant vigilance and an understanding of various health metrics. Daily monitoring of ...

What are you thankful for this Christmas Eve? Experts say just giving that question some thought can change your day, your ...

Codman Square Community Health Center recently concluded a 12-week group medical visit program designed to support patients struggling with uncontrolled A1c levels (type 2 diabetes) or hypertension.

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Early Signs of Diabetes. You can't know for sure whether you have diabetes just based on symptoms. For a definitive diagnosis ...

Universal coverage of continuous glucose monitoring devices improved care for children with diabetes in British Columbia, but ...