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During a physical exam, your doctor may recommend cholesterol and triglycerides tests. These tests measure lipids—fats and fatty substances your body uses for energy. Lipids are stored in your blood and tissues. High lipid levels may mean you’re at higher risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke.
Having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to give up delicious snacks! You just need to plan a bit more and understand how each kind of food affects your body. Store premeasured portions of food, keep cut-up raw vegetables in the fridge,
Internal Medicine Physicians of the North Shore continues to update our procedures to ensure the health and safety of our patients and staff. We are keeping informed about the recommendations from the CDC and DPH. Please note that patients may not come to the office if they have signs or symptoms* of COVID-19 or have any risk of COVID-19 (e.g.,
The flu is caused by several influenza viruses (which are not the same as the virus that causes COVID-19). Most flu outbreaks happen in late fall and winter. Getting a flu shot in the autumn can help prevent the virus for the entire flu season.