5 Ways You Can Reduce Diabetes Distress
Diabetes distress is when all your diabetes management responsibilities become a burden and cause a sense of defeat. The stress
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Managing your diabetes is a tricky full-time job. People with diabetes are more likely to have conditions such as high
learn more »Nine Facts About Clinical Trials
Clinical trials can be confusing to potential volunteers. There are countless pieces of information out there and processing all of
learn more »Asthma taking your breath away?
Chest tightness, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath… all symptoms associated with asthma. Asthma is a chronic condition in which the
learn more »Sleeping Habits and Diabetes Management
The holidays are full of joy, food, family, gifts, and probably some late nights. But, sleepless nights are not good
learn more »Staying Active with Diabetes
Exercising regularly has many benefits for everybody, especially for people diagnosed with diabetes. Adding physical activity to your routine may
learn more »Bandera Family Medical Group celebrates Grand Opening and Launches a new video!
Bandera Family Medical Group Celebrates Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! On November 9, 2017, we celebrated a
learn more »What is Insulin?
Insulin is probably a word that you’ve heard before and possibly associate it with a medication people with diabetes take.
learn more »Managing Diabetes and the Emotional Challenges
Daily diabetes management can be stressful and make those who have been diagnosed with it feel scared, frustrated and sad.
learn more »Carb Counting to Manage Your Blood Glucose Levels
How many carbohydrates, protein, and fat do you eat on a regular basis? How do they affect your blood sugar
learn more »Holiday Cravings and Managing Blood Sugar Levels
Thanksgiving is here! The upcoming weekend will be filled with family, friends, and lots of food. As the festivities approach,
learn more »What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic condition and approximately 30 million Americans live with it. People with type 1 or 2 tend
learn more »Bandera Family Medical Group celebrates first Adult & Senior Health Fair EXPO on Friday, Dec 1st
Bandera Family Medical Group is proud and excited to present our first ADULT & SENIOR HEALTH FAIR EXPO on Friday,
learn more »What is COPD?
What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and
learn more »Celebrating 16 Years…
We had a conversation this morning with Dr. Reyes and Dr. Zayas about how they feel today as they look
learn more »Why is my doctor running late?
One reason I am late: I console… Yesterday I saw Mr. Brown, who is 78 and following up on his
learn more »Know the relationship between Allergies and Asthma
What is an Allergy? Allergy is an abnormal response to an allergen. Allergens may be contained in pollens, molds, animal
learn more »P.A. vs N.P.?
PA vs. NP? At Bandera Family Health Care we have a diverse group of healthcare providers in order to keep
learn more »#waitingroom
Waiting Rooms…We’ve all been there. You show up at the doctor’s office on time, only to discover that they’re running
learn more »Patient Perception vs Patient Satisfaction
What is the Difference between Patient Perception and Patient Satisfaction? It’s a matter of perspective. Patient satisfaction is the patient’s
learn more »Choosing a Primary Care Physician
Tips For Choosing A Doctor… Selecting a primary care physician is an important first step toward managing your health. Your
learn more »Screening for Depression
Screening for Depression Depression is the most common mental health condition in the general population. 1 in every 10 patients
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