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• Posted by University of Rochester Medical Center
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Diabetes,
Health and Wellness,
Heart Health
Stroke is a major global health challenge. It ranks as the second-leading cause of death and the third-leading cause of disability worldwide. Factors such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, smoking, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, obesity, and excessive alcohol consumption can all increase the risk of stroke.
Understanding a stroke, recognizing the signs, and knowing the risk factors can help you to act quickly. So, what is a stroke, and what do you do if you or someone else is experiencing symptoms? A stroke occurs when the blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked or when a
2023/11/1
• Posted by Dr. Natalie Schwartz, Endocrinologist and Fidelis Care Medical Director
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Diabetes
糖尿病是一種影響人體對胰島素的利用的疾病。胰島素有助於控制血糖。糖尿病病患的身體無法安全地控制胰島素和血糖水準。這會導致嚴重的健康問題。
直到最近，糖尿病治療才重點關注於控制血糖以降低風險。糖尿病病患被告知要調整飲食，多運動，減肥。病患也可以選擇接受藥物治療或注射胰島素。
2023/8/23
• Posted by Fidelis Care
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Diabetes,
Health and Wellness
Why Do You Need an Eye Exam?
Diabetes can damage your eyes, leading to vision loss and blindness. Often, there are no symptoms until it’s too late. A yearly eye exam can help protect your sight. During the exam, your eye care professional will check for damage caused by diabetes to the nerves and blood vessels of your eyes.
Fidelis Care members can have their yearly diabetic eye exam for no or low cost. To learn more, talk with your primary care provider or call DavisVision, our vision benefits partner, at:
1-800-999-5431.
Kidney Damage Test:
Once per year
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Eye Exam:
Once per year
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LDL Cholesterol
(“bad” cholesterol):
Once per year
•
Weight
2022/11/18
• Posted by Fidelis Care
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Diabetes,
Health and Wellness,
Women's Health
妊娠糖尿病是一种在怀孕期间发生的糖尿病。 准妈妈的血糖水平过高，可能会给妈妈和宝宝带来健康风险。
2022/11/18
• Posted by Fidelis Care
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Diabetes,
Health and Wellness
在美国，糖尿病前期影响着大约 8800 万成年人。 大约 84% 的糖尿病前期患者并不知道自己患有糖尿病。 糖尿病前期会变成 2 型糖尿病，这是一种更严重的疾病。