Prediabetes is when fasting glucose (blood sugar) levels are higher than normal (70-110 ml/dl), but not yet high enough to be considered diabetic. For most people, prediabetes is preventable or even reversible through achieving and maintaining a healthy weight with physical activity and a healthy diet. A few simple lifestyle [...]
Recently, folks were given the opportunity to ask our own PacificSource Nurse Jen Clason questions about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)! Watch what she had to say. Is there a topic you’d like us to cover in a future AMA? Let us know in the comments! No Medical Advice This Site does not provide [...]
This week, PacificSource Nurse Jen Clason is gearing up to answer your questions on gastroesophageal reflux disease (a.k.a. GERD) for our next AMA (Ask Me Anything) video! To give you an idea of what GERD is, we asked Jen some basic questions. What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? Gastroesophageal reflux. Those [...]
On days when I plan to be at the beach or pool I’m sure to cover every inch of my body with sunscreen – several times a day. I bring along the big Scarlett O’Hara hat, too, making sure my face has even more protection then the rest of my [...]
Now you can ask! This week, PacificSource Medical Director Dr. Justin Montoya and PacificSource Health Management Nurse Jen Clason are gearing up to answer your questions for our first AMA (Ask Me Anything) video! First, we asked a few questions. To give you an idea of what asthma is, we [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8f1xs1oFf8&w=560&h=315 When you hear information about colorectal cancer and preventive screenings, do you tune out? Maybe you think, ‘I’m not old enough to worry about that, yet,’ or ‘That doesn’t apply to me.’ But what about your family members? Think about your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or even just close [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYC5AS_aonc Colorectal cancer is a slow-growing, deadly cancer. In fact, it’s the second most deadly cancer in the United States. But it doesn’t have to be. Colorectal cancer is highly treatable, and even curable, if it’s caught early enough. Prevention and treatment begin with screenings, particularly for men and women [...]
Antibiotics are important and really help when we need them. Using antibiotics when they aren’t needed helps resistant bacteria grow. Antibiotic resistant bacteria cause at least 2 million illnesses and 23,000 deaths1 every year in the US, and 1/3 of all antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary2. Antibiotics DO NOT work against viral infections like coughs, sore throats, [...]
With today’s technology and healthcare options, people with type 2 diabetes can still live a long, healthy life. These tips offer guidance for living with diabetes for you or others in your life who have been diagnosed. Don’t blame yourself. Type 2 diabetes is a genetic disease. When you [...]
No Shave November is here, and that means it’s time to take a serious look at men’s health. Men’s health has taken a back seat to a lot of other health causes. Because of this, our husbands, brothers, fathers, and friends are dying prematurely from heart disease, prostate cancer, testicular [...]
