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The CHAWN Wellness Insights
Evidence-based health education and clinical advocacy tailored for the unique lifestyle and heritage of the Caribbean diaspora.
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Preventive Care: Small Steps That Protect Your Health Over Time
Reviewed using evidence-based clinical guidelines Preventive Care: Small Steps That Protect Your Health Over Time Preventive care is one of the most powerful tools in healthcare. It helps detect problems early and reduce long-term complications. For people with diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, prevention is essential. What Preventive Care Includes Blood pressure checks Cholesterol screening Diabetes screening Nutrition counseling Medication review Eye exams
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Apr 71 min read


What’s New in Diabetes and Heart Health Care? A Whole-Person Approach
Reviewed using evidence-based clinical guidelines What’s New in Diabetes and Heart Health Care? A Whole-Person Approach Diabetes care has evolved. It is no longer focused on blood sugar alone. Today’s approach looks at the whole person, including heart health, kidney function, blood pressure, and cholesterol. This shift helps prevent complications earlier. A Broader Approach to Care Patients may now hear more about: Heart disease risk Cholesterol management Kidney protection
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Apr 71 min read


Did You Know? Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol Often Travel Together
Reviewed using evidence-based clinical guidelines Did You Know? Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol Often Travel Together Many people think diabetes is only about sugar. But diabetes often occurs alongside high blood pressure and high cholesterol. When these conditions happen together, they increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and nerve damage. For many families, these conditions build slowly over time through lifestyle habits, stress, family
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Apr 71 min read
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