Each day, millions of Americans endure a regimen finger pricks, injections and questions about what they can and cannot eat. They have diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 9 percent of the U.S. population is living with diabetes, a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or respond to insulin. When properly…
The farmer’s market is still shuttered, and it’s the season for comfort food, not weight loss. Although eating more seems natural, it is very much possible to lose weight in the cooler months. It just requires different tools, including a regular rhythm of high-calorie breakfasts and low-calorie dinners, as shown in an Obesity study. Here are some…
Heart disease is insidious. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that it takes more than 600,000 lives every year, leaves thousands of families without their loved ones and costs millions of others their quality of life. It’s also the second-leading cause of death in New Hampshire, killing more than 2,000 people annually according…
It has been said that beauty is only skin deep–and the same can be said for some health issues. From acne to irregularly shaped moles to melanoma and cosmetic concerns, Americans have more reasons than ever to seek out dermatology services. In fact, according to the American Skin Association, it is estimated that 100 million Americans…
It happens more than 750 times every minute in American hospitals. It’s the most common invasive medical procedure performed, helps physicians diagnose disease, determine treatment plans and make important decisions about patients of all ages. It’s also considered to be incredibly uncomfortable by a large number of patients. It is the blood draw, and it…
The most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight and eat healthier, according to the Statistic Brain Research Institute. Nearly 70 percent of everyone who makes that resolution fails by the second week. With spring right around the corner, it’s time to check in on your resolution, see how you’re doing and make plans to…
When did it happen? Was it after turning the page on age 29, receiving that AARP letter in the mail or qualifying for medicare? Truth is, you’ll likely never know when your metabolism began to slow down–but the exact day doesn’t matter as much as your ability to boost it back up. Metabolism is the…
So you’re in the market for a new primary care provider? Congratulations, you are about to embark on an important journey that could result in you switching primary care providers–and finding a long-term partner in your efforts to live a long, healthy and happy life. But where do you start? Afterall, switching primary care providers…
If you had the chance to read our blog about Dr. Plaum you’ll notice that Dr. Alexia Strzalka and Dr. Justin Plaum started working at DMC Primary Care during the same month, August 2016. Unlike Dr. Plaum who came to us from Reading, Pennsylvania, Dr. Strzalka decided to leave New York to join DMC Primary Care. Dr.…
Dr. Justin Plaum is a newer addition to the Derry Medical Services (DMS) family. He joined the healthcare system last summer and has become yet another great resource offered by DMS to our patients. “Before I started at Derry Medical Services, I was completing my medical training in Reading, Pennsylvania. As far as training I’m…