Vascular Health Institute

Today we set aside time to honor and remember those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks.

Today is Insurance Awareness Day! We know health insurance can be complicated. Do you need help understanding your health insurance benefits? Are you searching for the Medicare plan that's best suited for you? Call our office, we're happy to provide you with helpful resources that can point you in the right direction! 469-436-3650

Among adults aged 18 years or older with diagnosed diabetes in the United States:
- 19.8% were to***co users
- 13.8% reported current cigarette smoking.
- 37.1% had quit smoking but had a history of smoking at least 100 ci******es in their lifetime.

Smoking and to***co use, along with obesity, physical inactivity, high A1C, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, are the biggest risk factors for diabetes-related complications.

Talk to your primary care doctor today about how your smoking habits can put you at risk for serious diabetic complications. Your doctor can work with you to design a treatment plan to help you stop smoking and reduce these risks!

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month! Have you been eating your veggies? The CDC advises that U.S residents incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diets in order to develop healthy dietary patterns. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults consume 1.5-2 cup-equivalents of fruits and 2-3 cup-equivalents of vegetables a day.

Today is International Picnic Day! Going for a picnic is a great way to spend time outside with friends and family. Texas Parks and Wildlife provides an interactive map to help find a park near you. Check it out here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/nearby/dfw