by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Mar 1, 2022 | Heart and Vascular
Cardiovascular disease can take many forms, including Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arrhythmia and Vascular Disease. People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. These diseases and other issues with...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Nov 19, 2021 | Diabetic Care, Healthy Living, Lifestyle
You’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, now what? Your doctor will discuss with you all the foods you should or shouldn’t eat. Together, you and your doctor will create a meal plan that best suits your dietary needs. And finally, you’ll be told the importance of...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Nov 10, 2021 | Diabetic Care, Podiatry, Wound Care
As someone diagnosed with diabetes, your blood sugar and eyesight aren’t your only concerns. In fact, did you know that those diagnosed with diabetes are also more likely to experience slower wound healing and care? Typical issues with diabetic wounds involve their...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Oct 29, 2021 | Community Health, Diabetic Care, Healthy Living
Commonly referred to as “diabetic eye disease,” diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that most commonly forms as a result of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. These often cause unhealthy levels of blood sugar. In turn, elevated blood sugar can cause internal swelling in...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 4, 2021 | Heart and Vascular, Lifestyle
Don’t let social media trends confuse you – there IS such a thing as good AND bad cholesterol! We’ve all had that conversation with the doctor: “Your cholesterol is too high.” But what does that mean, and how can you lower those levels without giving up foods...
