Articles
Educational articles for patients and companions.
Why am I always tired?
Tiredness is one of the most common reasons people see an internal medicine doctor. The cause is sometimes simple and sometimes a sign of illness. This article explains what may be behind it and when to have tests.
ReadHow do I read a blood test report?
What the normal range is, why one number outside it is not always an illness, and what to go over with the doctor. A simple guide to reading a blood test report without diagnosing yourself.
ReadCaring for a parent with several conditions and several medicines
If you book appointments for your father or mother and sort out the medicines, this article tells you what to bring, which signs to watch for, and how to look after yourself too.
ReadWhat is prediabetes and what can be done?
Blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range. This article explains how prediabetes is identified, why it should not be ignored, and what reliable sources say about slowing its course.
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