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Can you eat bread if you have diabetes?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Along with regular exercise, sufficient sleep, and taking care of your mental health, following a healthy, balanced meal plan is one of the most effective components of diabetes management. I say, Let them eat bread, says Brittany Busse, MD, Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of ViTel Health. Can diabetics eat bread?

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8 health benefits of kombucha

The Checkup by Singlecare

You might think you’re a health-conscious person, but how far does your commitment really go? Would you be willing to consume a drink brewed with something that looks and sounds like a high school science fair project to potentially improve your health? If you said yes, then keep reading.

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6 benefits of the diabetes medication metformin

The Checkup by Singlecare

But since its FDA approval for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes back in 1994, metformin has emerged as something of a “miracle drug” thanks to its effectiveness in treating other common health conditions, like infertility, obesity , and heart disease. Read on to find out how and why metformin works to improve health.

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How to qualify for a service animal

The Checkup by Singlecare

Have you ever noticed those well-behaved dogs walking through the grocery store or perhaps an airport, wearing a red vest and heeling perfectly alongside their owner? This article will focus on how dogs function as service animals, including the health benefits they provide to their owners and how you may qualify for one.

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Understanding the current and future state of complex health data protection laws

Pharmaceutical Technology

In April 2023, Washington State Senate passed the My Health, My Data Act designed to protect the “independence and dignity of individuals when making healthcare decisions.” This legislation increases protections regarding the collection, sharing, and sale of health data without the consumer’s knowledge. million consumers.

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What you should know about anemia during pregnancy

The Checkup by Singlecare

When your hemoglobin is low, your organs and tissues receive less oxygen, which can lead to symptoms like dizziness and exhaustion and health complications like heart issues and developmental delays in infants and children. Approximately 3 million Americans have anemia. according to the former agency and 22.9% according to the latter).

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Revolutionizing Medicine and Public Health: The Emergence of Big Data in Healthcare

Roots Analysis

Big Data in healthcare refers to the vast amount of data that is continuously expanding and cannot be efficiently stored or processed using traditional tools. Types of Big Data in Healthcare Structured Data: Structured data is quantitative data in the form of numbers and values that can be processed, stored, and retrieved in a fixed format.