High Lipoprotein(a) With Normal Cholesterol: What Does It Mean?
High lipoprotein(a) can occur with normal cholesterol. Understand the test, units, inherited risk, and questions to discuss with your clinician.
Evidence-informed guidance about blood sugar, insulin resistance, prediabetes, A1C, metabolic syndrome, abdominal fat, cholesterol, fatty liver and practical ways to support metabolic health.
Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes: What Is the Connection?
Explore the connection between sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes, symptoms worth checking, how testing works, and what treatment may mean for blood sugar.
Can You Have Fatty Liver With Normal Liver Enzymes?
Normal ALT and AST do not rule out fatty liver. Understand what these tests measure, who may need further assessment, and what to ask your clinician.
Blood Pressure Cuff Too Small? How It Can Affect Your Reading
A blood pressure cuff that is too small can raise your reading. Learn how to check the fit, measure accurately, and know when to seek help.
Diabetic Foot Care: What to Check Every Day, Even Without Pain
Learn a simple daily diabetic foot care routine, what changes to look for, and when a blister, wound, or swollen foot needs medical attention.
Diabetic Eye Exam: Do You Need One If Your Vision Is Normal?
Clear vision does not rule out early diabetic eye disease. Learn when to arrange an eye exam, what dilation involves, and which vision changes need urgent care.
How to Prepare for a Blood Test: Fasting, Water, and Medicines
Preparing for a blood test? Learn what to ask about fasting, plain water, medicines, and supplements—and what to do if your preparation does not go as planned.
DASH Diet for Beginners: A Practical Way to Eat for Blood Pressure
Start the DASH eating pattern with familiar meals, simple sodium label checks, budget-friendly planning, and advice on when kidney disease requires adaptations.
Sleepy After Eating? What Your Afternoon Slump May Mean
Feeling sleepy after meals? Learn how meal size, sleep, and blood sugar symptoms fit together, with a practical one-week review and signs to get checked.
Always Thirsty? When It’s More Than a Hydration Habit
Persistent thirst can have several explanations. Learn how dry mouth, medicines, and blood sugar fit in—and when to seek medical care.