Or the time of the year, or the loony phase of the moon. But I’ve had days this month when just breathing was a relief, a coffee break counted as a major victory, and an oatmeal raisin cookie felt …
Bad, Better, Best
So, here’s another secret. Most people think, well, actually FEEL, in binary terms. They like to believe they are discriminating and careful in choosing among options, and that naturally they …
What Is An A1c Doing On My Lab Work?
It’s not a steak sauce. God, I miss A1. That stuff makes plain white rice taste good. But A1c is a blood test: hemoglobin A1c. And although it may not be the best test to tell if you’re insulin …
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Chasing Goals Yes, But Showing Up Yesss
I had a spry older gent as a patient, with a singular focus: “Doc, just do whatever you gotta do to get me back on the golf course.” That was his yardstick for whether a medical intervention had …
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Stretching Is Out
Stretching was a thing when I was growing up. Going for a run? Put that leg up on a fence and stretch that hamstring. Kickboxing class starting soon? Do those side lunges and stretch that groin out. …
(We) Doctors Don’t Know Everything
It’s not from lack of trying. We can give you an idea of what’s going on, and probably prescribe something to treat it. Or if you’re symptom-free, what the odds are of a malfunction down the …