First, What Exactly Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the blood sugar, or glucose, is too high. Blood glucose is the body’s main source of energy, and it comes from the food we eat. The pancreas makes a hormone, insulin, which helps glucose from the foods you eat get into your cells, to be used for energy. Some people’s bodies don’t make enough – or any – insulin, or don’t utilize insulin well. When that happens, glucose stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells. ... [Read More]
Internal Medicine
The Importance of Having a Primary Care Doctor
Health is Wealth: Primary Care Doctors Offer a Good Return on Investment We’ve all heard the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” And while it may seem like a bit of a cliché, the idea holds much truth. Today, there are specialists for everything from cardiac conditions to psychological enigmas, but it is the regular preventive measures we take each day that will ward off complex medical problems in the future. By choosing a trustworthy primary care doctor and attending routine ... [Read More]
Everything You Need to Know About Allergies
If you are struggling with allergies, you are definitely not alone. Approximately 50 million people in the United States suffer too, and that number keeps increasing. Some allergies may be temporary or seasonal, while other people may have chronic allergies, and suffer constantly. It is those sneezy, itchy-eyed, congested months from early spring to late fall when trees and grasses bombard the air with pollen. Allergy symptoms may last right through summer, depending on what you’re allergic ... [Read More]
Identifying The Early Signs of Osteoporosis
Have you ever thought, “how healthy am I really?” Just like anything, for something to work properly, we must take care of it. Our musculoskeletal system is made up of hundreds of moving parts (bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage), all working together to allow our body to move and function at its optimal level. However, sometimes these structures can become injured, or wear down over time, or can become affected by disease. It’s important to understand some of the warning signs to ... [Read More]
SC Internal Medicine Associates & Rehabilitation, LLC redesigns website with a blog
SC Internal Medicine Associates & Rehabilitation, LLC recently redesigned our practice website to include more ways for patients to interact with our office. The website offers a patient portal, online appointment requests, and an award-winning patient education library. We will be blogging about the latest information regarding research and advancements in internal medicine. The blog will also be used as a forum to share news about our doctors and practice in the community. Check ... [Read More]