Stop diabetes before it starts

A disease, that often remains hidden, is affecting families all across San Antonio. According to a City of San Antonio report, one in eight adults in Bexar County have been told by a doctor that they have prediabetes or borderline diabetes. The good news is with early detection and lifestyle changes, prediabetes can often be reversed and diabetes can be avoided or delayed. Am I at risk for prediabetes? It’s important to talk to your doctor about getting your blood sugar, also known as glucose, checked if you have one or more of the following risk factors: Being overweight Being ...Read More >

Grownups, your body is changing: vaginal dryness

Even before menopause women can have problems with vaginal dryness. Some issues, like common medicines, are easily managed, others call for more treatment. Dr. Carolyn Eaton, a family medicine doctor, talks about how to keep the vagina a healthy, happy place (hint: don’t douche).  

It’s not too late to get the flu shot

Yes, we’re still in the flu season, which typically runs from October to the end of May. Many people assume it’s too late to get a flu shot. That’s not true. Health professionals urge you to get the flu vaccine. According to preliminary estimates based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weekly influenza surveillance reports, data indicates some attention getting numbers for the U.S population. The flu can be deadly The CDC estimates from October 1, 2018 – March 2, 2019 22.8 to 26.3 million flu illnesses 289,000 to 347,000 flu hospitalizations 18,900 to 31,200 flu deaths Flu ...Read More >