Every other Wednesday in the Pacific Daily News, Dr. Vincent S. Duenas, an internal medicine physician at the FHP Health Center and chief medical officer at TakeCare Insurance Company, Inc, writes Wellness Wednesdays, a column offering suggestions to live a balanced lifestyle.
The 2023 Pika’s Best Family Physician, Dr. Duenas’ most recent columns are below and linked to the original columns at guampdn.com.
If you have a question, you can contact Dr. Duenas via email at vincent.duenas@fhphealth.com.
A time for hope and action in suicide prevention - September 11, 2024
As we enter September, National Suicide Prevention Month, it’s crucial to shed light on a subject that affects countless lives across our nation and right here in our very own community. A topic that not many people feel comfortable talking about but one that we definitely should be talking about, suicide. Let’s start with the sobering national statistics. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, with over 49,000 lives lost in 2022 alone.
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Living with diabetes: dining out, event tips - September 25, 2024
I often hear from patients that they’re unable to reach their targeted blood sugar or A1C goals because of the constant need to attend family parties, holiday events, etc., especially living here on Guam.
Going on vacations and the break in daily routines is also a very common reason. Managing diabetes doesn’t mean you have to miss out on social gatherings or delicious meals. With some though
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Dr. Vincent Duenas, internal medicine physician at the FHP Health Center, gives you practical insights that can help you to maintain a balanced lifestyle and enhance your well being. Click on the photo above to watch this month's video on the importance of regular check-ups for people with diabetes.