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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™

What doctors wish patients knew about taking naps

Aug 22, 2025 | 10 Min Read
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6 reasons to join the AMA

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Glycemic index may not improve cardiovascular risk: Study

Low glycemic index carbohydrate diets did not improve cardiovascular risk factors for insulin resistance in overweight and obese patients with prehypertension or stage 1 hypertension, according to a new study in JAMA.

Prevention & Wellness
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How one physician helped a patient transform her life

While helping patients lead healthy lives is a primary goal of physicians, dramatic transformations aren’t always the result. But one patient with diabetes recently saw her health turn around as she lost more than 200 pounds with the help of her physician and lifestyle changes.

Chronic Diseases
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Learn which of your patients is at high risk for diabetes

One in three Americans has prediabetes, the precursor to type 2 diabetes, and certain patient populations are more susceptible to developing this disease. Use National Diabetes Month this November to learn which of your patients may be at higher risk—and what you can do about it.

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Video: How simple questions can save physicians time and money

Physicians can save millions of dollars—and eliminate unnecessary testing—by asking patients just a few quick questions, according to one physician...

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New AMA policies address public health issues

Physicians voted to adopt a variety of important public health policies this week during the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting.

Prevention & Wellness