by PHC Team | Jun 22, 2018 | Family Healthcare
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs most commonly in individuals with Type1 Diabetes when there’s a buildup of acids in the blood. Because people with diabetes don’t have enough insulin, their cells can’t use the sugar found in blood for energy, so they use...
by PHC Team | Jun 8, 2018 | Senior Health
Getting older brings with it a unique set of health challenges. By being aware of the common chronic conditions associated with aging, you can take steps to practice smart preventative care. Caring for senior adults requires a certain amount of coordination between...
by PHC Team | May 25, 2018 | Family Healthcare
Warm weather and longer days are what make summer the peak outdoor season. Everyone wants to be laying on the beach, enjoying a cookout with friends or playing a friendly game of baseball. This time is great for socializing and staying active but can also result in...
by PHC Team | May 11, 2018 | Diabetes
More than 86 million American adults over the age of 65 have prediabetes, and most of them don’t even know it. If you have prediabetes, your blood sugar levels are consistently higher than normal. This puts you at an increased risk for heart attacks and strokes, as...
by PHC Team | Apr 27, 2018 | Family Healthcare
Blood pressure is the amount of exerted force pushed against the walls of the arteries as blood flows through them. [bctt tweet=”Most people with high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) will not experience any notable symptoms. For that reason, it’s...
