PEP - Patient Education Podcast

Heartburn is discomfort or actual pain caused by digestive acid moving into the tube that carries swallowed food to your stomach (esophagus). It can be accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest, a sour taste in your mouth, and a small amount of stomach contents rising into the back of your throat (regurgitation). Heart attack signs and symptoms vary greatly from person to person, such as pre...

Home monitoring is not a substitute for regular visits to a physician, and it is important to take readings at the same time each day. Take multiple readings daily and record the results using a tracker. Consult a medical professional if you get a high BP reading.

Heartburn is discomfort or actual pain caused by digestive acid moving into the tube that carries swallowed food to your stomach (esophagus). It can be accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest, a sour taste in your mouth, and a small amount of stomach contents rising into the back of your throat (regurgitation). Heart attack signs and symptoms vary greatly from person to person, such as pre...

Nutrition and physical activity are important parts of a healthy lifestyle when you have diabetes.  A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that's naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts. To manage your blood glucose, you need to balance what you eat and drink with physical activity and diabetes medicine, if you take any.  Exercise h...

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and telmisartan have a renoprotective effect on renal endothelial function, preventing progression from microalbuminuria to macroalbuminuria, slowing the decline in glomerular filtration rate, and reducing proteinuria in overt nephropathy. ARB/ACEi combination therapy with SGLT2 inhibitors could achieve better control of blood pressure and estimated glomerular...

High blood pressure (HBP) is a symptomless "silent killer" that can lead to serious health problems. To reduce high blood pressure, lifestyle changes can be made such as eating healthy, exercising, quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, getting a good night's sleep, reducing stress, and monitoring blood pressure at home. These changes can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney d...

High blood pressure (HBP) is a symptomless "silent killer" that can lead to serious health problems. To reduce high blood pressure, lifestyle changes can be made such as eating healthy, exercising, quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, getting a good night's sleep, reducing stress, and monitoring blood pressure at home. These changes can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney d...

Heartburn is discomfort or actual pain caused by digestive acid moving into the tube that carries swallowed food to your stomach (esophagus). It can be accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest, a sour taste in your mouth, and a small amount of stomach contents rising into the back of your throat (regurgitation). Heart attack signs and symptoms vary greatly from person to person, such as pre...

Discover why it's important to  listen to your  body and alert  your doctor  if you notice any new signs or symptoms. People who use insulin or  diabetes  medications are at risk of hypoglycaemia,  a  potentially fatal condition. Diabetic hypoglycemia occurs when someone with diabetes doesn't have enough sugar (glucose) in his or her blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body and brain...

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and telmisartan have a renoprotective effect on renal endothelial function, preventing progression from microalbuminuria to macroalbuminuria, slowing the decline in glomerular filtration rate, and reducing proteinuria in overt nephropathy. ARB/ACEi combination therapy with SGLT2 inhibitors could achieve better control of blood pressure and estimated glomerular...

Heartburn is discomfort or actual pain caused by digestive acid moving into the tube that carries swallowed food to your stomach (esophagus). It can be accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest, a sour taste in your mouth, and a small amount of stomach contents rising into the back of your throat (regurgitation). Heart attack signs and symptoms vary greatly from person to person, such as pre...

Heartburn is discomfort or actual pain caused by digestive acid moving into the tube that carries swallowed food to your stomach (esophagus). It can be accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest, a sour taste in your mouth, and a small amount of stomach contents rising into the back of your throat (regurgitation). Heart attack signs and symptoms vary greatly from person to person, such as pre...

High blood pressure (HBP) is a symptomless "silent killer" that can lead to serious health problems. To reduce high blood pressure, lifestyle changes can be made such as eating healthy, exercising, quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, getting a good night's sleep, reducing stress, and monitoring blood pressure at home. These changes can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney d...

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and telmisartan have a renoprotective effect on renal endothelial function, preventing progression from microalbuminuria to macroalbuminuria, slowing the decline in glomerular filtration rate, and reducing proteinuria in overt nephropathy. ARB/ACEi combination therapy with SGLT2 inhibitors could achieve better control of blood pressure and estimated glomerular...

High blood pressure (HBP) is a symptomless "silent killer" that can lead to serious health problems. To reduce high blood pressure, lifestyle changes can be made such as eating healthy, exercising, quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, getting a good night's sleep, reducing stress, and monitoring blood pressure at home. These changes can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney d...

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are widely used antihypertensive drugs that help reduce the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks and renal complications in patients with hypertension. Telmisartan has been shown to improve renal endothelial function, prevent progression from microalbuminuria to macroalbuminuria, slow the decline in glomerular filtration rate, and reduce proteinuria in over...

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is a crucial tool for diagnosing primary and secondary hypertension, predicting cardiovascular disease and mortality, and identifying white-coat and masked subtypes. It provides a 24-hour account of a patient's state, with a diagnostic threshold of ≥130/80 mmHg over 24 hours. ABPM offers better prognosis of hypertension-mediated organ damage, is more sen...

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are widely used antihypertensive drugs that help reduce the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks and renal complications in patients with hypertension. Telmisartan has been shown to improve renal endothelial function, prevent progression from microalbuminuria to macroalbuminuria, slow the decline in glomerular filtration rate, and reduce proteinuria in over...

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is a crucial tool for diagnosing primary and secondary hypertension, predicting cardiovascular disease and mortality, and identifying white-coat and masked subtypes. It provides a 24-hour account of a patient's state, with a diagnostic threshold of ≥130/80 mmHg over 24 hours. ABPM offers better prognosis of hypertension-mediated organ damage, is more sen...

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is a crucial tool for diagnosing primary and secondary hypertension, predicting cardiovascular disease and mortality, and identifying white-coat and masked subtypes. It provides a 24-hour account of a patient's state, with a diagnostic threshold of ≥130/80 mmHg over 24 hours. ABPM offers better prognosis of hypertension-mediated organ damage, is more sen...

High blood pressure (HBP) is a symptomless "silent killer" that can lead to serious health problems. To reduce high blood pressure, lifestyle changes can be made such as eating healthy, exercising, quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, getting a good night's sleep, reducing stress, and monitoring blood pressure at home. These changes can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney d...

High blood pressure (HBP) is a symptomless "silent killer" that can lead to serious health problems. To reduce high blood pressure, lifestyle changes can be made such as eating healthy, exercising, quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, getting a good night's sleep, reducing stress, and monitoring blood pressure at home. These changes can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney d...

The DASH diet is a flexible and balanced eating plan that helps create a heart-healthy eating style for life. It includes foods that are rich in potassium, calcium and magnesium, and limits foods that are high in sodium, saturated fat and added sugars. Studies have shown that the DASH diet can lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels in as little as two weeks. The diet is rich in vegetables...

Working closely with your doctor, you can manage diabetes by focusing on six key changes in your daily life: eating healthy, exercising, and getting checkups. Eat only as much as your body needs, limit carbohydrates, and watch your carb intake. Exercise helps lower your blood sugar and lowers your chances of getting heart disease. See your doctor at least twice a year to learn your numbers. Get an...

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can affect the feet and legs, but most commonly affects the feet and legs. Common symptoms include tingling or numbness, burning or sharp pain, muscle weakness, loss of balance or coordination, changes in skin temperature or color, and foot ulcers or infections. To manage the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, it is important to keep blood sugar lev...